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Crime rate in Port Hedland, WA, Australia, 6721

Suburb in Port Hedland

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,081 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 67.37 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 229 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 56.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 62 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 98 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.01 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.37% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.33% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Hedland crime trends

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Port Hedland crime compared

Top crime types in Port Hedland:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 44 reported cases of Theft.

    44

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 31 reported cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 24 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    24

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 21 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    21

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    13

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 10 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 5 reported cases of Deception.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Port Hedland there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Hedland

    1 in 66

    In 2025 in Port Hedland your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 66

  • 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

  • Port Hedland

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Port Hedland your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Port Hedland rank in crime?

Port Hedland suburb is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Hedland a safe suburb?

Port Hedland suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Port Hedland?

The top crime types in Port Hedland are Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Port Hedland?

52 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Port Hedland in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Port Hedland?

Crime in Port Hedland has increased by 0.44% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Port Hedland in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Port Hedland 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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