Skip to content
AU Crime Rate logo
  • StatesExpand
    • NSW State
    • VIC State
    • QLD State
    • SA State
    • WA State
    • ACT State
  • CapitalsExpand
    • Greater Sydney
    • Greater Melbourne
    • Greater Brisbane
    • Greater Adelaide
    • Greater Perth
  • SuburbsExpand
    • NSW Suburbs
    • VIC Suburbs
    • QLD Suburbs
    • SA Suburbs
    • WA Suburbs
    • ACT Suburbs
  • Urban AreasExpand
    • NSW Urban Areas
    • VIC Urban Areas
    • QLD Urban Areas
    • SA Urban Areas
    • WA Urban Areas
    • Canberra
AU Crime Rate logo

Broome town, WA Crime Rate by Suburb 2023: Is it safe?

Home - WA Cities

LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ==
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

According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Broome crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 80046 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 2% increase from the previous year.

Broome Crime Index

2

(100 is safest)

Safer than 2% of most Australia cities

Broome Crime Map

Broome crime map
Contents show
Broome Crime Index
Broome Crime Map
Is Broome Safe?
Broome Crime Statistics at a Glance
Thinking of moving to Broome?
Crime in Broome: An In-Depth Analysis
Broome Crime Rates by Offences Division
Broome Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Broome vs Western Australia
Broome Against Property offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Against Property offences
Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: Broome vs Western Australia
Other Offences
Other Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Other Offences: Broome vs Western Australia
Broome Crimes per Square KM
How many murders in in 2022?
What’s the most common crime in Broome town?
What is the crime rate in Broome town?
Is Broome town a safe place to live in?
What suburb has the highest crime rate in Broome town?
What is the safest suburb in Broome town?
Broome Crime Rate by Suburb
References

Is Broome Safe?

Broome has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Broome are considerably higher than the average across all communities in Australia. Broome is safer than 2% of all Australian communities and than 11% of Western Australia cities and towns. However, assault is a common offence in Broome.

Broome Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Broome 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 Broome.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Broome
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 11714, up 2% from 11500 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Broome is in the 11st percentile for safety, meaning 89% of Western Australia urban areas are safer than Broome and 11% of urban areas are more dangerous than Broome.
  • Common crime: assault.
  • Top areas to avoid: Broome.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 5% (84 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 increased by 4% (35 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 23% (209 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 16% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 12% (34 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 18% (133 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to Broome?

Experience the ease of moving with Muval, the ‘Uber for removals,’ backed by over 35,000 successful moves. Tap into Australia’s largest network of verified removalists nationwide. Compare prices & reviews, book, and move smoothly with Muval now!

Get 5+ Instant Free Quotes

Crime in Broome: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Broome is safer than only 2% of all communities across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Broome’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across all communities in Australia.

How does Broome perform compared to other cities and towns of all population sizes in Western Australia? The crime rate in Broome town is greater than that of roughly 89% of other cities and towns in Western Australia, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Broome, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 2 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the Western Australia average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 13.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Broome’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Broome. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Broome.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Broome is 14699 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 2158. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour is 1 in 6 if you reside in Broome.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Broome town are 1 in 5, with a rate of 17159 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Western Australian average is 4822 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.

Broome Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person215114699
Offences against Property251117159
Other Offences705248189
Total1171480046

Broome 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 6

In Broome

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Broome vs Western Australia

Broome population: 14634

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide285143
Assault162740758111181532
Sexual offences1076342731238
Robbery21150714457
Deprivation of Liberty162521099
Threatening Behaviour37884632583318

Broome 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 5

In Broome

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Broome vs WA

Against Property offences: Broome vs Western Australia

Broome population: 14634

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing6997201147772707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles24263911654240
Burglary/Break and enter936220516396829
Arson4195628036
Property Damage5932685640521010

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 Broome vs WA

Other Offences: Broome vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences303206512071776
Graffiti17201711676
Fraud & Related Offences2433122916611174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order632125564319472

Broome Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square KM in Broome vs WA in Australia

How many murders in in 2022?

According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 2 homicides in Broome town in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.

What’s the most common crime in Broome town?

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

What is the crime rate in Broome town?

The overall crime rate in Broome town, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 80046 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 Broome town a safe place to live in?

Broome town is safer than 2% of cities and towns across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across all communities in Australia. Compared to Western Australia cities and towns, Broome town is safer than 11% of other communities in the state which are considered low safety scores in Western Australia.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Broome town?

Broome is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Broome town with a rate of 215795 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR 2022 data. Broome is safer than only 3% of Broome town suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Broome town?

Djugun is the safest suburb in Broome town with a rate of 12027 incidents per 100,000 population as per the BOCSAR report. Djugun is safer than 49% of Broome town 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.

Broome Crime Rate by Suburb

Broome suburbsTotal crimes in 2021Total crime rate in 2021Total crimes in 2022Total crime rate in 2022Major UCL
Australind1146715814509056Bunbury
South Hedland634257571601254575Port Hedland
Dalyellup78480229589803Bunbury
West Busselton928104927928954Busselton
South Bunbury137015582109012398Bunbury
Eaton86099628389707Bunbury
Dunsborough50679064487000Dunsborough
Cable Beach311854530280849108Broome
Carey Park152629614119223132Bunbury
Nickol105221291152230803Karratha
Pinjarra111022612120224486Pinjarra
Baynton9062017895021158Karratha
Wandina436998455412686Geraldton
Broadwater25660043027083Busselton
Port Hedland6461595187821679Port Hedland
East Bunbury8382081590222404Bunbury
McKail5961500143811024Albany
Bunbury288072709303076496Bunbury
Castletown354894852813347Esperance
Broome74781975178170215795Broome
Katanning146440088151041347Katanning
Geographe5341482542811882Busselton
Spencer Park6922007074221520Albany
Djugun5581703339412027Broome
Bayonet Head26480642507636Albany
Mount Tarcoola5501692349215138Geraldton
Geraldton40121235603584110379Geraldton
Glen Iris3741191538812361Bunbury
Yakamia25684802588546Albany
Bulgarra5261768751017149Karratha
Withers124241832103034692Bunbury
Yalyalup1565301923126Busselton
Vasse14651681846513Busselton
Millbridge843071822998Bunbury
Waggrakine4001496456020950Geraldton
Denmark2781047134212881Denmark
York2701127865827485York
Gelorup19284401486505Bunbury
Usher3441612041019213Bunbury
Millars Well5202476257427333Karratha
Esperance84640693104650313Esperance
Pegs Creek6743259288442747Karratha
Orana4982471558428983Albany
Spalding131466130120260493Geraldton
Mira Mar2261192621811504Albany
Lower King5830661005285Albany
Rangeway1666892342174116443Geraldton
College Grove3181745322612404Bunbury
Busselton146880659131071978Busselton
Wonthella9065273685849942Geraldton
Drummond Cove13885611026328Drummond Cove
Sunset Beach3081969329418798Geraldton
Bilingurr2921883921613935Broome
West Beach13490171067133Esperance
Quindalup1147713704736Dunsborough
Utakarra7805320677853070Geraldton
Beresford4663207250034412Geraldton
Beachlands3462447031622348Geraldton
Albany117285174135098110Albany
Bluff Point4403214047634770Geraldton
Tarcoola Beach1661217927620249Geraldton
Abbey765749624690Busselton
Lockyer3082362038829755Albany
Woorree1189133644954Geraldton
Mundijong168134291128953Mundijong
Strathalbyn463969726212Geraldton
Kealy201789524651Busselton
Leschenault1163792601961Bunbury
Nulsen3303035928826495Esperance
Gledhow90833316215000Albany
Mount Melville1761722114814481Albany
Glenfield1581559715415202Drummond Cove
Whitby444369444369Mundijong
Brockman858862311238124422Carnarvon
Deepdale222304383979Geraldton
Milpara60628924025157Albany
South Carnarvon3603947437641228Carnarvon
Pelican Point727903505488Bunbury
Mahomets Flats2322910924430615Geraldton
Warrenup162025283544Albany
East Carnarvon2683401037046954Carnarvon
Sinclair200254138811182Esperance
Morgantown4245542559477647Carnarvon
Middleton Beach6889479212105Albany
Mount Clarence1061452110013699Albany
Collingwood Heights689742466590Albany
Robinson223198263779Albany
Centennial Park4586676438055394Albany
West End5089531017633021Geraldton
Karloo506101811524105433Geraldton
Lange822050010426000Albany
Carnarvon13144692861602572143Carnarvon
Emu Point32114293813571Albany
Kingsford4617899249339Carnarvon
Marybrook1878268436522Busselton
Collingwood Park1680403618090Albany
Gap Ridge28158194424859Karratha
Seppings1695813822754Albany
Karratha Industrial Estate442682912073171Karratha
Webberton388242500252157500Geraldton
Chadwick76493517246753Esperance
Port Albany1290912216667Albany
Wedgefield144112500300234375Port Hedland
Windabout2165364959Esperance
Karratha7707549021008988235Karratha
Minyirr5464286126150000Broome
Mount Elphinstone222682989756Albany
Siesta Park22354843658065Busselton
Daliak00610526York
Picton9029032360193548Bunbury
Babbage Island4235291694118Carnarvon
Davenport10410400001721720000Bunbury
Stove Hill741233333821366667Karratha
Vittoria60680Bunbury

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

Popular Suburbs in Broome

  • Cable Beach crime rate

  • Broome crime rate

  • Djugun crime rate

  • Bilingurr crime rate

  • Minyirr crime rate

Popular Urban Areas Near Broome

  • Drummond Cove town crime rate

  • Mundijong city crime rate

  • York town crime rate

  • Denmark town crime rate

  • Katanning town crime rate

  • Pinjarra town crime rate

  • Carnarvon town crime rate

  • Dunsborough town crime rate

  • Esperance town crime rate

  • Port Hedland town crime rate

  • Karratha city crime rate

  • Busselton city crime rate

  • Albany city crime rate

  • Geraldton city crime rate

  • Bunbury city crime rate

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Perth

State

Western Australia

Stay informed and stay safe! Get instant crime statistics, rates, and trends for any Australian area now.

AU Crime Rate logo
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
Twitter

AU Crime Rate strives to provide the most accurate crime data available, although occasional errors can still happen. Generally, AU Crime Rate’s crime data are considered one of the most detailed and precise in the field of crime data. However, it is always important to exercise caution when using any source of information, including crime maps. It is recommended to cross-check information from multiple sources and to be aware of any potential biases or limitations of the data.

© 2025 AU Crime Rate All rights reserved.

  • States
    • NSW State
    • VIC State
    • QLD State
    • SA State
    • WA State
    • ACT State
  • Capitals
    • Greater Sydney
    • Greater Melbourne
    • Greater Brisbane
    • Greater Adelaide
    • Greater Perth
  • Suburbs
    • NSW Suburbs
    • VIC Suburbs
    • QLD Suburbs
    • SA Suburbs
    • WA Suburbs
    • ACT Suburbs
  • Urban Areas
    • NSW Urban Areas
    • VIC Urban Areas
    • QLD Urban Areas
    • SA Urban Areas
    • WA Urban Areas
    • Canberra
Search