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Crime rate in Rottnest Island, WA, Australia, 6161

Suburb in Cockburn

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 166 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.22 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 84 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 506.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 59 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
72.29 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
355.42 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
97.99% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.77% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Rottnest Island crime trends

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Rottnest Island crime compared

Top crime types in Rottnest Island:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 48 reported cases of Theft.

    48

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 6 reported cases of Property damage.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 2 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    2

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island there were 1 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Rottnest Island

    1 in 14

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 14

  • 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

  • Rottnest Island

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in Rottnest Island 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 Rottnest Island rank in crime?

Rottnest Island suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Rottnest Island a safe suburb?

Rottnest Island suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Rottnest Island?

The top crime types in Rottnest Island are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug dealing and trafficking.

What is the most reported crime in Rottnest Island?

48 Theft cases were reported in Rottnest Island in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Rottnest Island?

Crime in Rottnest Island has decreased by 16.83% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Rottnest Island in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Rottnest Island 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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