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Crime rate in Perth (WA), WA, Australia, 6000

Suburb in Perth

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,670 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.55 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 11,106 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 812.44 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,003 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,782 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
146.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
349.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
98.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.71% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Perth (WA) crime trends

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Perth (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Perth (WA):


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 3,740 reported cases of Theft.

    3,740

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 2,029 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2,029

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 1,479 reported cases of Deception.

    1,479

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 1,404 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,404

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 719 reported cases of Property damage.

    719

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 509 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    509

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 417 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    417

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 234 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    234

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 198 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    198

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 198 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    198

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 80 reported cases of Robbery.

    80

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 66 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    66

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 23 reported cases of Arson.

    23

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 9 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    9

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Perth (WA)

    1 in 7

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 7

  • 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

  • Perth (WA)

    1 in 3

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 Perth (WA) rank in crime?

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

Is Perth (WA) a safe suburb?

Perth (WA) suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Perth (WA) are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Deception.

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

3,740 Theft cases were reported in Perth (WA) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Perth (WA)?

Crime in Perth (WA) has decreased by 5.22% from 2023 to 2024.

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

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Perth (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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