According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Broadwood crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 20844 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 72% increase from the previous year.

Broadwood Crime Index

21

(100 is safest)

Safer than 21% of most Australia suburbs

Broadwood Crime Map

Broadwood crime map

Is Broadwood Safe?

Broadwood has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Broadwood are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Broadwood is safer than 21% of all Australian suburbs and than 31% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Broadwood.

Broadwood Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Broadwood 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 Broadwood.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Broadwood
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 158, up 72% from 92 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Broadwood is in the 31st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Broadwood and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Broadwood.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 550% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 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 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 156% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 12% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Broadwood: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Broadwood is ranked safer than 21% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Broadwood crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In Western Australia, only about 69% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Broadwood. As a result, Broadwood has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Broadwood, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 9 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while Western Australia average’s is 1 in 13.

Let’s take a closer look at Broadwood’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 Broadwood’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Broadwood’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that the against-the-person crime rate in Broadwood is 2507 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 (violent crime) in Broadwood is 1 in 39. 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 Broadwood, is 1 in 13. This is equal to a rate of 7388 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 4822 per 100,000 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.

Broadwood Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person192507
Offences against Property567388
Other Offences8310950
Total15820844

Broadwood 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 39

In Broadwood

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Broadwood vs Western Australia

Broadwood population: 758

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault134075817151532
Sexual offences26342264238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour48463528318

Broadwood 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 13

In Broadwood

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Broadwood vs WA

Against Property offences: Broadwood vs Western Australia

Broadwood population: 758

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing237201130342707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles66391792240
Burglary/Break and enter522051660829
Arson0956036
Property Damage222685629021010

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 Broadwood vs WA

Other Offences: Broadwood vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences320651396776
Graffiti02017076
Fraud & Related Offences03122901174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order112556132472

Broadwood Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Broadwood vs WA

How many murders in Broadwood in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Broadwood?

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

What is the crime rate in Broadwood?

The overall crime rate in Broadwood, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 20844 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 Broadwood a safe place to live in?

Broadwood is safer than 21% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Broadwood is safer than 31% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Broadwood

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences12
Against The PersonAssault (Family)28
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)05
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)12
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)02
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary22
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary13
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle16
Aganst PropertyStealing923
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage2522
Aganst PropertyArson10
Other OffencesDrug Offences03
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences00
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order31

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

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