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Crime rate in Shoalwater (WA), WA, Australia, 6169

Suburb in Rockingham

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,368 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.57 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 295 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 67.54 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 76 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 133 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.40 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
74.99% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Shoalwater (WA) crime trends

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Shoalwater (WA) crime compared

Top crime types in Shoalwater (WA):


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 63 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    63

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 57 reported cases of Theft.

    57

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 51 reported cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 31 reported cases of Deception.

    31

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 20 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    20

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shoalwater (WA)

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • WA

    1 in 43

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 43

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Shoalwater (WA)

    1 in 33

    In 2024 in Shoalwater (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Shoalwater (WA) rank in crime?

Shoalwater (WA) suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Shoalwater (WA) a safe suburb?

Shoalwater (WA) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Shoalwater (WA)?

The top crime types in Shoalwater (WA) are Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

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

63 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Shoalwater (WA) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Shoalwater (WA)?

Crime in Shoalwater (WA) has increased by 36.57% from 2023 to 2024.

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

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

The data is based on annual 2024 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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