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

Suburb in Rockingham

Crime Rank: 15/100

(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 216 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 49.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 44 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 140 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.05 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
79.74% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.67% 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):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 60 reported cases of Theft.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 45 reported cases of Property damage.

    45

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 11 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 8 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Shoalwater (WA)

    1 in 99

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 99

  • 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

  • Shoalwater (WA)

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in Shoalwater (WA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Shoalwater (WA) rank in crime?

Shoalwater (WA) suburb is ranked 15/100 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 a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

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

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

60 Theft cases were reported in Shoalwater (WA) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Shoalwater (WA)?

Crime in Shoalwater (WA) has increased by 9.09% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Shoalwater (WA) in 2023?

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