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Crime rate in Papulankutja, WA, Australia, 0872

Suburb in Ngaanyatjarraku

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 162 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.36 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 74 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 456.79 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 23 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 31 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
141.98 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
191.36 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
98.86% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
97.33% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Papulankutja crime trends

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Papulankutja crime compared

Top crime types in Papulankutja:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Papulankutja there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Papulankutja there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Papulankutja there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Papulankutja there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Papulankutja there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Papulankutja there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Papulankutja there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Papulankutja

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in Papulankutja your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 7

  • 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

  • Papulankutja

    1 in 5

    In 2025 in Papulankutja your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 5

  • 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 Papulankutja rank in crime?

Papulankutja suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Papulankutja a safe suburb?

Papulankutja suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Papulankutja?

The top crime types in Papulankutja are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Papulankutja?

23 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Papulankutja in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Papulankutja?

Crime in Papulankutja has increased by 174.07% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Papulankutja in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Papulankutja 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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