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Crime rate in South Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia, 6430

Suburb in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Crime Rank: 49/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,416 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.07 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 622 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 140.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 198 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 215 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
44.84 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.69 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.01% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
85.28% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year South Kalgoorlie crime trends

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South Kalgoorlie crime compared

Top crime types in South Kalgoorlie:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 171 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    171

  • Theft

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 100 reported cases of Theft.

    100

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 98 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    98

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 66 reported cases of Property damage.

    66

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 43 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    43

  • Deception

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 40 reported cases of Deception.

    40

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 18 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    18

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 16 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 8 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • South Kalgoorlie

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 22

  • 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

  • South Kalgoorlie

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in South Kalgoorlie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 South Kalgoorlie rank in crime?

South Kalgoorlie suburb is ranked 49/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is South Kalgoorlie a safe suburb?

South Kalgoorlie suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in South Kalgoorlie?

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

What is the most reported crime in South Kalgoorlie?

171 Assault and related offences cases were reported in South Kalgoorlie in 2024.

Is crime increasing in South Kalgoorlie?

Crime in South Kalgoorlie has decreased by 18.27% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in South Kalgoorlie in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in South Kalgoorlie 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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