According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Perth crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 17288 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year.

Perth Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia cities

Perth Crime Map

Perth crime map

Is Perth Safe?

Perth has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Perth are near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in Australia. Perth is safer than 42% of all Australian communities and than 46% of Western Australia cities and towns. However, stealing is a common offence in Perth.

Perth Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Perth increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Perth.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Perth
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 365916, up 1% from 361832 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Perth is in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning 54% of Western Australia urban areas are safer than Perth and 46% of urban areas are more dangerous than Perth.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • Top areas to avoid: Northbridge (WA).
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 2% (546 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 19% (1058 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 24% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 7% (1023 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 9% (4787 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased b 12% (140 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 3% (137 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 3% (613 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Perth: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Perth is ranked safer than 42% of the cities and towns across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Perth crime rate is near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in Australia.

In Western Australia, only about 54% of communities have a lower crime rate than Perth. As a result, Perth has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Perth, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 15 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the Western Australia average is 1 in 13.

Let’s take a closer look at Perth’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Perth’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Perth’s crime data and what they reveal about the community’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Perth is 1650 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the Western Australia average rate is 2158. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Perth is 1 in 60. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Perth is 1 in 21. This is equal to a rate of 4551 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 4822 per 100000 residents for Western Australia state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.

Perth Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person349281650
Offences against Property963344551
Other Offences23465411086
Total36591617288

Perth Crimes Against the Person

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes severe injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services, or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Deprivation of Liberty: This offence typically involves unlawfully detaining or confining another person against their will. The essence of this offence is the intentional restriction of a person’s freedom of movement without lawful excuse or their consent.
  • Threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 60

In Perth

1 in 45

In Western Australia

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Perth vs WA in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Perth vs Western Australia

Perth population: 2116647

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide418523
Assault240624075811111532
Sexual offences44566342211238
Robbery129515076157
Deprivation of Liberty18125299
Threatening Behaviour48938463231318

Perth Against Property offences

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Stealing: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire)  without lawful or justifiable reason.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Against Property offences

1 in 21

In Perth

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Perth vs WA

Against Property offences: Perth vs Western Australia

Perth population: 2116647

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing600587201128372707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles42486391201240
Burglary/Break and enter1404522051664829
Arson5249562536
Property Damage17459268568251010

Other Offences

The category of other offences encompasses a range of unlawful activities such as drug-related violations, graffiti vandalism, various forms of fraud and related deceptive practices, as well as contraventions of Violence Restraining Orders. These offences, while distinct in nature, all fall under the broader umbrella of criminal activities that are subject to legal penalties.

Other Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Rate of Other offences in Perth vs WA

Other Offences: Perth vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences1449520651685776
Graffiti154620177376
Fraud & Related Offences281043122913281174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order755112556357472

Perth Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Perth vs WA

How many murders in Perth in 2022?

According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 41 homicides in Perth in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.

What’s the most common crime in Perth?

According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in Perth is stealing.

What is the crime rate in Perth?

The overall crime rate in Perth, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 17288 in the year ending December 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Perth a safe place to live in?

Perth is safer than 42% of cities and towns across Australia and the crime rates are near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in Australia. Compared to Western Australia cities and towns, Perth is safer than 46% of other communities in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Perth?

Northbridge (WA) is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Perth with a rate of 399859 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR 2022 data. Northbridge (WA) is safer than only 2% of Perth suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Perth?

Lake Coogee is the safest suburb in Perth with a rate of 2092 incidents per 100,000 population as per the BOCSAR report. Lake Coogee is safer than 97% of Perth suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere. Hence, it’s essential always to stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Perth Crime Rate by Suburb

Perth suburbsTotal crimes in 2021Total crime rate in 2021Total crimes in 2022Total crime rate in 2022
Baldivis36169598409210862
Canning Vale2628762632269362
Ellenbrook378015333401416282
Dianella22989504255210554
Thornlie465419648471219893
Morley471020901496222019
Gosnells606828665531825122
Willetton1542801715848235
Byford211211213198610544
Ballajura16769074191210352
Scarborough (WA)265215036302417145
Duncraig866541710286430
Landsdale80252148325409
Rockingham (WA)514433540511033318
Bayswater (WA)243615952301419737
Piara Waters73448746324197
Como (WA)285419243278418771
Halls Head158010901163811301
Wellard181612852179812725
Aveley101272348866334
Clarkson220215854192413853
Balga327023573388427999
Perth (WA)1875413756318138133045
Port Kennedy191614225149411092
Butler (WA)242017971235017451
Armadale (WA)681650991688851530
Kingsley1488112696164665
Forrestfield182813864251219052
Maylands (WA)259819724290822077
Southern River11328803129610079
Nollamara272621264334026053
Yokine172613557194415270
South Perth295223481308824563
Secret Harbour1014812811068865
Waikiki182414652172413849
Maddington414833487422234084
High Wycombe940772410228398
Wanneroo150812441164813596
Wembley115095169207613
East Perth362831016398034026
Harrisdale67257549428066
Seville Grove168414806187016441
Banksia Grove142012504132611677
Success221419513245821664
Mount Lawley169014924188016602
Hamilton Hill275624348363032070
Hillarys141212640169015128
Yanchep13321207810709703
Spearwood174415939230621075
Rivervale287426447305428103
Leeming84077385164754
Balcatta219220214274825341
Bassendean (WA)193217846215819933
Warnbro176616323174816157
East Victoria Park375435482343232439
Kelmscott285227023340632272
Nedlands105499909909383
Marangaroo896855310209737
Stirling (WA)55054068107961
Alkimos83281839569402
Subiaco230023120222622376
Greenwood (WA)1014102859649778
Karrinyup121212297199220211
Greenfields175417803151015327
North Perth167617366160816661
Woodvale (WA)42043744825020
Innaloo278029043326634120
Tapping31232744004198
Victoria Park298631960270028899
Atwell5846288146015721
Claremont (WA)152416463154816722
Fremantle682273823650270360
Joondalup384841749313434002
Mosman Park (WA)110412027133614555
Meadow Springs65671536947567
Doubleview7888602121013208
Kardinya916100278529327
Beckenham208222824242626595
Beechboro205822675135414918
Bentley (WA)394643496317434987
Huntingdale (WA)1112123548589532
Girrawheen196422097237226688
Cloverdale444650164464852443
Mandurah607868779658074460
Quinns Rocks85696917748763
Padbury60469924865626
Beeliar129014944101011701
Brabham51459586147117
Floreat56665706867963
Lesmurdie41048734164945
Mount Hawthorn9741192395411678
Ocean Reef43653744425448
Bull Creek (WA)97012092105613164
Mirrabooka (WA)322240255334041729
Noranda924115706668340
Swan View134417036119815186
Mindarie (WA)63880916348041
East Fremantle113014485107413767
Alexander Heights722926485610983
Sorrento (WA)42254173204108
Cottesloe9421216788211392
Safety Bay828107817489740
Yangebup10321347690011752
Palmyra (WA)7309596136417931
Tuart Hill136818129116815478
Mount Pleasant (WA)11281511394812701
Caversham1112149527029439
Kewdale125616934135818309
Darch50067883985403
Carine38652612583516
Queens Park (WA)127417572155021379
Applecross12141681297813544
Carramar (WA)40456313224488
Kalamunda50670586549123
Dawesville49068625307422
Westminster147020898155022036
Hocking33647932603709
Kinross32446304466373
Hammond Park620886971810270
Belmont (WA)354850773356250973
Bicton7401062699414273
Dudley Park (WA)694100236829850
Heathridge806116855628147
Cannington541678870626491219
Roleystone36453083024404
City Beach48070414286278
Currambine62892144967277
Aubin Grove29242923565232
Madeley678996975411087
Wembley Downs24035582583825
Carlisle187627904195229035
Cooloongup128819281104815689
Attadale40460763324993
Wilson76811672129619696
Wattle Grove (WA)466711567210260
East Cannington7201101989013621
Craigie (WA)60694254907621
Midland561088836526083294
Melville (WA)566910863610235
Mullaloo47676764126644
Bertram98615919102416532
Parmelia132221360122619809
Lakelands (WA)524849162610144
Riverton (WA)6341041269011332
West Perth275445393236038899
Winthrop30850933145193
Parkwood (WA)7061178289214887
Bennett Springs58698624848145
Bibra Lake96216358101417242
South Lake116419901103817747
The Vines34058344006863
Inglewood (WA)9921702496616578
Bedford604105475729988
Golden Bay6161076761010662
Kenwick122421410116820430
Coolbellup137424050141624786
Booragoon144025237142024886
Iluka (WA)8014151682971
Bullsbrook43076903886938
Merriwa (WA)8341493364611567
Falcon592106944468056
Dayton40873834047311
Langford106419282125222689
Willagee9261705777414257
Erskine (WA)32459703526486
Gwelup39272883506507
Coogee (WA)448834355810391
Beaconsfield (WA)154228855153028630
Kallaroo38873143406409
Joondanna6121159372013639
Hamersley382733254210403
Redcliffe (WA)164832953142228434
Mount Claremont30260473727449
Pinjarra111022612120224486
St James (WA)153831478116223782
Shelley (WA)32066783547387
Northbridge (WA)65324619525654399859
Edgewater610131103206877
Shenton Park502107893667866
Ridgewood (WA)41890243026520
Kensington (WA)9702097347410249
Ardross42492353367319
Swanbourne34875882485408
Woodlands (WA)26658462525538
Orelia9762169981218052
Maida Vale37082334389746
Ferndale (WA)420939261613775
Osborne Park163036670175239415
Camillo8761972595421482
Dalkeith23653501924353
Coodanup7141630188620228
Shoalwater (WA)43499433989118
West Leederville5801330353012156
Hilton (WA)7881828770816431
Wandi26862252325389
Pearsall16238311563689
Treeby37087683287773
Manning6741604479218853
Hilbert6301510444410645
Wannanup16239182024885
Helena Valley20248971623927
Beldon39295753408305
Burns Beach12631021303200
Jindalee (WA)36489973568799
Singleton (WA)35688603969856
Crawley4981255052013105
North Fremantle7521898581820651
Koondoola9242352375819297
Warwick (WA)141236514136435273
South Yunderup26869472305962
Bateman36494893388811
Two Rocks490127802827355
Madora Bay35492433529191
South Guildford3981053753214085
North Coogee7121909463016895
Darlington (WA)24465772286146
North Beach (WA)422113992847672
Eglinton (WA)36698892506755
Eden Hill5261421640610973
Leederville10382807783822667
Lathlain6301707362016802
Connolly14639731584299
Jane Brook17046491584320
Rossmoyne13837942406599
Churchlands27074481624469
Embleton5541538555415385
Lynwood (WA)5081434666818865
South Fremantle116034148130638446
Mount Helena13640181103250
White Gum Valley7982363766019550
Murdoch8922656379823764
Gooseberry Hill13039231123380
Lockridge9342828668220654
Stratton7282231167220595
Mundaring406127473089670
Leda8002515759018553
Ascot (WA)8282651398431508
Sinagra15249241023304
Bedfordale15450691224016
Mount Nasura4661546647015599
Brookdale (WA)7082380662220915
Salter Point17860811766013
Serpentine (WA)17661541264406
Trigg3061072231611072
Ashby (WA)17461051866526
Middle Swan4901725461221549
Gidgegannup17662371344748
Alfred Cove272964931010997
Oakford21475971806390
Glen Forrest20272171465216
Burswood246288275210475439
Menora17464491545708
Greenmount (WA)22885942288594
Glendalough5842214657421767
Wooroloo3281257733412807
Jandakot6102415854221465
Henley Brook2841144732813220
Ravenswood (WA)2721097725410250
Stoneville682744903632
Waterford (WA)4021636826210668
Parkerville883632883632
Haynes4781978552621772
Marmion7029401928064
Highgate (WA)81835017110447260
Midvale8983931792640543
Medina5742533173832568
Brentwood (WA)5122379242019517
Myaree3941878953025274
Karnup20296882049784
Mount Richon232111482089995
Guildford (WA)5282592045422288
Casuarina (WA)3341683541020665
Calista3801926037819159
Samson16085151407451
Martin2401293828615418
Karawara91249538108859098
Hillman2861568825213823
Chidlow8848381246817
Kiara2881633622812933
Coolbinia9453741086175
Peppermint Grove13886141348365
Darling Downs10062811529548
Daglish11069971328397
Herne Hill (WA)170110891026654
Cockburn Central10446854986256599
Bellevue (WA)4963286953035123
Jolimont134905415210270
Silver Sands2781925231221607
Lake Coogee9419671002092
Ashfield (WA)3222308232623369
Banjup166121261309496
Watermans Bay7655761007337
Champion Lakes5323914634025018
Gnangara15611564946968
North Lake624747765819
Viveash15211875947344
Mundijong168134291128953
Woodbridge (WA)2942398029223817
Jarrahdale15012573927712
Cardup564848322771
Furnissdale2101998116815985
Forrestdale4624476752650969
Brigadoon383722787640
San Remo (WA)1161141711611417
Walliston706924525143
Whitby444369444369
Sawyers Valley565600808000
Koongamia1801821923824089
Barragup1902019115216153
Hazelmere1641774918820346
Bouvard10211135667205
Mariginiup1081238512213991
North Dandalup728314586697
North Yunderup1381629311813932
Mahogany Creek161916364311
West Swan861098313016603
Garden Island (WA)004518
Carmel344503324238
Orange Grove (WA)108149588211357
Hovea689591446206
Bickley344802243390
Bushmead487090385613
Boya142093284185
Parklands (WA)508292162653
Pickering Brook6210801427317
Kwinana Town Centre654114938972170826
Upper Swan1642998215828885
Millendon204124347010
Stake Hill367709224711
O'Connor (WA)606133480650143172
Carabooda306682245345
West Pinjarra102237306711
Mardella122715409050
Herron48109844915
Wattleup118272528218938
Coolup3071605011933
Karragullen70173277618812
Wungong5414400308000
Nambeelup184945123297
East Rockingham1825909123074675
Hopeland (WA)309772227166
Baskerville42139534213953
Oldbury60200003612000
Jandabup36123713010309
Anketell58207898630824
Keysbrook7026616269886
Belhus83065207663
Piesse Brook41932104831
Munster432223834322166839
Nowergup72375005830208
West Coolup1265932614286
Karrakup22126443017241
Meelon26153851810651
Rottnest Island16297590196118072
Mandogalup110859387054688
Beechina2016949108475
Neerabup182155556160136752
Blythewood2235344706
Red Hill (WA)16188242832941
Birchmont4481967229
Paulls Valley1620000810000
Pinjar66904114460274
Fairbridge122181847273
Hacketts Gully1018182610909
Bailup47407611111
Kings Park (WA)252525000348725000
Cullacabardee26565221021739
Kwinana Beach66815181827581722727
Hope Valley (WA)5412558154125581
Henderson144411429162462857
Wangara48213771434801371429
Lexia62206667108360000
Canning Mills0000
Perth Airport49218923087242784615
The Lakes3414166734141667
Karrakatta167272762281818
Malaga1088544000010485240000
Naval Base126700000150833333
Peron3823750094587500
Welshpool (WA)71259333337206000000
Avon Valley National Park0000
Whiteman38760000641280000
Ashendon2666678266667
Herdsman200320
Melaleuca10080
Postans220200
Tamala Park160120
The Spectacles30060

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL)
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons