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Crime rate in Palmyra (WA), WA, Australia, 6157

Suburb in Melville

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,585 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.14 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 928 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 122.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 97 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 465 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
61.31 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.13% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.27% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Palmyra (WA) crime trends

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Palmyra (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Palmyra (WA):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 383 reported cases of Theft.

    383

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 218 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    218

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 83 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    83

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 56 reported cases of Deception.

    56

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 55 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    55

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 48 reported cases of Property damage.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 28 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 12 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    12

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 11 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 9 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Palmyra (WA)

    1 in 78

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • 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

  • Palmyra (WA)

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in Palmyra (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 Palmyra (WA) rank in crime?

Palmyra (WA) suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Palmyra (WA) a safe suburb?

Palmyra (WA) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Palmyra (WA)?

The top crime types in Palmyra (WA) are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Palmyra (WA)?

383 Theft cases were reported in Palmyra (WA) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Palmyra (WA)?

Crime in Palmyra (WA) has increased by 33.91% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Palmyra (WA) in 2024?

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