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Crime rate in Tapping, WA, Australia, 6065

Suburb in Wanneroo

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,547 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.47 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 174 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 18.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 59 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.66 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
65.92% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
39.63% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Tapping crime trends

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Tapping crime compared

Top crime types in Tapping:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 44 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    44

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 33 reported cases of Theft.

    33

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 23 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    23

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 19 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Tapping there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Tapping

    1 in 177

    In 2025 in Tapping your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 177

  • WA

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Tapping

    1 in 162

    In 2025 in Tapping your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 162

  • WA

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tapping rank in crime?

Tapping suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Tapping a safe suburb?

Tapping suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Tapping?

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

What is the most reported crime in Tapping?

44 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Tapping in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Tapping?

Crime in Tapping has increased by 24.29% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Tapping in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Tapping in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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