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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)
  • Population
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    8,918

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    61.35 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    370

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    41.49

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    96

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

  • Property Crimes
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    191

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.76

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    21.42

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    81.09%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    65.92%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

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

    90

  • Theft

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

    83

  • Assault and related offences

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

    77

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    33

  • Breaches of orders

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

    32

  • Sexual offences

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

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    8

  • Deception

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

    5

  • Arson

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

    1

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


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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