Balcatta, WA 6021 Crime Rate 2023: Is it safe?

According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Balcatta crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 25341 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 25% increase from the previous year.

Balcatta Crime Index

19

(100 is safest)

Safer than 19% of most Australia suburbs

Balcatta Crime Map

Is Balcatta Safe?

Balcatta has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Balcatta are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Balcatta is safer than 19% of all Australian suburbs and than 23% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Balcatta.

Balcatta Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Balcatta 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 Balcatta.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 2748, up 25% from 2192 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Balcatta is in the 23rd percentile for safety, meaning 77% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Balcatta and 23% of suburbs are more dangerous than Balcatta.

• Common crime: stealing.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 15% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 61% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 1% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 62% (224 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 21% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 increased by 21% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Balcatta: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) reveals that Balcatta’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 19% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 77% of Western Australia suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Balcatta. Therefore, Balcatta’s public safety metrics are generally considered low.

How risky is that? Living in Balcatta comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 10 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in Western Australia stands at 1 in 13.

To better understand Balcatta’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Balcatta.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Balcatta crime statistics shows that there are 1411 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the Western Australia average rate of 2158. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour in Balcatta are 1 in 70.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Balcatta, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage, are 1 in 12, equivalent to a rate of 7691 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Western Australia is 4822.

Balcatta Crime Rates by Offences Division

Balcatta 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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Balcatta vs Western Australia

Balcatta 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

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Against Property offences: Balcatta vs Western Australia

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)

Other Offences: Balcatta vs Western Australia

Balcatta Crimes per Square KM

How many murders in Balcatta in 2022?

According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 0 homicides in Balcatta in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.

What’s the most common crime in Balcatta?

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

What is the crime rate in Balcatta?

The overall crime rate in Balcatta, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 25341 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 Balcatta a safe place to live in?

Balcatta is safer than 19% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Balcatta is safer than 23% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Balcatta

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