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Crime rate in Forrestfield, WA, Australia, 6058

Suburb in Kalamunda

Crime Rank: 29/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,181 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 17.08 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,317 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 99.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 275 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 695 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
20.86 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
52.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.35% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.79% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Forrestfield crime trends

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Forrestfield crime compared

Top crime types in Forrestfield:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 415 reported cases of Theft.

    415

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 242 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    242

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 160 reported cases of Property damage.

    160

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 125 reported cases of Deception.

    125

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 89 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    89

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 75 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    75

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 67 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    67

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 60 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    60

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 27 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    27

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 27 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    27

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 20 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Forrestfield there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Forrestfield

    1 in 48

    In 2024 in Forrestfield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • WA

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Forrestfield

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Forrestfield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Forrestfield rank in crime?

Forrestfield suburb is ranked 29/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Forrestfield a safe suburb?

Forrestfield suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Forrestfield?

The top crime types in Forrestfield are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Forrestfield?

415 Theft cases were reported in Forrestfield in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Forrestfield?

Crime in Forrestfield has decreased by 2.01% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Forrestfield in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Forrestfield in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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