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Crime rate in Sunset Beach, WA, Australia, 6530

Suburb in Greater Geraldton

Crime Rank: 48/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,558

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1.79 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    201

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    129.01

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    57

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

  • Property Crimes
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    99

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    36.59

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    63.54

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    95.63%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    89.84%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 55 cases of Assault and related offences.

    55

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 43 cases of Theft.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 30 cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 21 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 15 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 14 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 11 cases of Breaches of orders.

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 5 cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 5 cases of Deception.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Sunset Beach

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 27

  • 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

  • Sunset Beach

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in Sunset Beach your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sunset Beach rank in crime?

Sunset Beach suburb is ranked 48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Sunset Beach a safe suburb?

Sunset Beach suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Sunset Beach?

The top crime types in Sunset Beach are Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Sunset Beach?

55 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Sunset Beach in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Sunset Beach?

Crime in Sunset Beach has increased by 37.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Sunset Beach in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Sunset Beach 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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