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

Suburb in Melville

Crime Rank: 19/100

(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 579 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 93 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 340 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.26 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.83 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
81.47% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.97% 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 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 232 reported cases of Theft.

    232

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 90 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    90

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 53 reported cases of Property damage.

    53

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 45 reported cases of Deception.

    45

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 42 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    42

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 42 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 36 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 17 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Palmyra (WA)

    1 in 82

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • 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

  • Palmyra (WA)

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Palmyra (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Palmyra (WA) rank in crime?

Palmyra (WA) suburb is ranked 19/100 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, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

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

232 Theft cases were reported in Palmyra (WA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Palmyra (WA)?

Crime in Palmyra (WA) has decreased by 27.9% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Palmyra (WA) in 2025?

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