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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,558 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.79 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 201 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 129.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 57 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 99 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
36.59 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
63.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
95.63% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.84% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Sunset Beach crime trends

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Sunset Beach crime compared

Top crime types in Sunset Beach:


  • Assault and related offences

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

    55

  • Theft

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

    43

  • Property damage

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

    30

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    21

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    14

  • Breaches of orders

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

    11

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    5

  • Deception

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

    5

  • Sexual offences

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

    1

  • Robbery

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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