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Crime rate in Gwelup, WA, Australia, 6018

Suburb in Stirling

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    5,391

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.94 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    232

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    43.03

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    37

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    91

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.86

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.88

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    72.43%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    59.17%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gwelup crime trends

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Gwelup crime compared

Top crime types in Gwelup:


  • Deception

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 70 reported cases of Deception.

    70

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 55 reported cases of Theft.

    55

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 25 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 6 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    6

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Gwelup there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gwelup

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in Gwelup your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • WA

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Gwelup

    1 in 59

    In 2023 in Gwelup your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gwelup rank in crime?

Gwelup suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Gwelup a safe suburb?

Gwelup suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Gwelup?

The top crime types in Gwelup are Deception, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Gwelup?

70 Deception cases were reported in Gwelup in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Gwelup?

Crime in Gwelup has increased by 27.47% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Gwelup in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gwelup in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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