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

Suburb in Rockingham

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,368

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.57 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    216

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    49.45

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    44

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    140

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    10.07

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    32.05

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    79.74%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    76.67%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    60

  • Property damage

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

    45

  • Assault and related offences

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

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    24

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    11

  • Deception

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

    9

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    9

  • Sexual offences

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

    8

  • Breaches of orders

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

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Robbery

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

    1

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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