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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 11,711 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 856.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,181 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,931 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
159.55 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
360.72 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
98.98% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.76% 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 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 3,987 reported cases of Theft.

    3,987

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 2,299 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2,299

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 1,474 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,474

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 1,180 reported cases of Deception.

    1,180

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 666 reported cases of Property damage.

    666

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 616 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    616

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 501 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    501

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 335 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    335

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 284 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    284

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 218 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    218

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 78 reported cases of Robbery.

    78

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 49 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    49

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 11 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    11

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 11 reported cases of Arson.

    11

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Perth (WA)

    1 in 6

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 6

  • 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

  • Perth (WA)

    1 in 3

    In 2025 in Perth (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 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, Assault and related offences.

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

3,987 Theft cases were reported in Perth (WA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Perth (WA)?

Crime in Perth (WA) has increased by 34.18% from 2024 to 2025.

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

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Perth (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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