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

Suburb in Perth

Crime Rank: 79/100

(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 8,728 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 638.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 78 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,773 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.71 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
349.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
71.22% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.51% 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 3,732 reported cases of Theft.

    3,732

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 2,026 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2,026

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 1,457 reported cases of Deception.

    1,457

  • Property damage

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

    719

  • 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 197 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    197

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 197 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    197

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) there were 78 reported cases of Robbery.

    78

  • 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 22 reported cases of Arson.

    22


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Perth (WA)

    1 in 175

    In 2024 in Perth (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 175

  • WA

    1 in 223

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 223

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

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 20

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Perth (WA) rank in crime?

Perth (WA) suburb is ranked 79/100 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)?

3,732 Theft cases were reported in Perth (WA) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Perth (WA)?

Crime in Perth (WA) has decreased by 25.52% from 2023 to 2024.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Perth (WA) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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