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Crime rate in Nedlands, WA, Australia, 6009

Suburb in Nedlands

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,561 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 596 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 114 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 291 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
27.55 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.31% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
72.6% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Nedlands crime trends

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Nedlands crime compared

Top crime types in Nedlands:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 190 reported cases of Theft.

    190

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 97 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    97

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 68 reported cases of Deception.

    68

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 62 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    62

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 60 reported cases of Property damage.

    60

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 28 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    28

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 12 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    12

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Nedlands there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Nedlands

    1 in 93

    In 2025 in Nedlands your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 93

  • 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

  • Nedlands

    1 in 36

    In 2025 in Nedlands your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 Nedlands rank in crime?

Nedlands suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Nedlands a safe suburb?

Nedlands suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Nedlands?

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

What is the most reported crime in Nedlands?

190 Theft cases were reported in Nedlands in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Nedlands?

Crime in Nedlands has increased by 20.16% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Nedlands in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Nedlands 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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