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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 11,718 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 857.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,784 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 5,217 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
130.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
381.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
98.94% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.87% 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 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 3,915 reported cases of Theft.

    3,915

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 2,400 reported cases of Deception.

    2,400

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 1,739 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1,739

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 1,399 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,399

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 860 reported cases of Property damage.

    860

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 337 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    337

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 324 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    324

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 286 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    286

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 241 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    241

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 105 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    105

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 88 reported cases of Robbery.

    88

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 13 reported cases of Arson.

    13

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) there were 10 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 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 8

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 8

  • WA

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Perth (WA)

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in Perth (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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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, Deception, Drug dealing and trafficking.

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

3,915 Theft cases were reported in Perth (WA) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Perth (WA)?

Crime in Perth (WA) has increased by 28.52% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Perth (WA) in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Perth (WA) in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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