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Crime rate in Margaret River (WA), WA, Australia, 6285

Suburb in Augusta Margaret River

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,918 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 61.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 370 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.49 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 96 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 191 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
21.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.09% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
65.92% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Margaret River (WA) crime trends

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Margaret River (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Margaret River (WA):


  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 90 reported cases of Property damage.

    90

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 83 reported cases of Theft.

    83

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 77 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    77

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 33 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    33

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 32 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    32

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 19 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 8 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Margaret River (WA)

    1 in 93

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • 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

  • Margaret River (WA)

    1 in 47

    In 2023 in Margaret River (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 47

  • 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 Margaret River (WA) rank in crime?

Margaret River (WA) suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Margaret River (WA) a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Margaret River (WA)?

The top crime types in Margaret River (WA) are Property damage, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Margaret River (WA)?

90 Property damage cases were reported in Margaret River (WA) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Margaret River (WA)?

Crime in Margaret River (WA) has decreased by 17.04% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Margaret River (WA) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Margaret River (WA) 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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