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Crime rate in Ferndale (WA), WA, Australia, 6148

Suburb in Canning

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,457 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.19 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 214 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 48.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 38 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 105 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.27% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.79% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Ferndale (WA) crime trends

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Ferndale (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Ferndale (WA):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 63 reported cases of Theft.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 33 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    33

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 33 reported cases of Deception.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 21 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 8 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    8

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) there were 5 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    5


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Ferndale (WA)

    1 in 117

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 117

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Ferndale (WA)

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Ferndale (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ferndale (WA) rank in crime?

Ferndale (WA) suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Ferndale (WA) a safe suburb?

Ferndale (WA) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Ferndale (WA)?

The top crime types in Ferndale (WA) are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Ferndale (WA)?

63 Theft cases were reported in Ferndale (WA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Ferndale (WA)?

Crime in Ferndale (WA) has decreased by 19.55% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Ferndale (WA) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Ferndale (WA) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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