According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Bull Creek crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 13164 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 9% increase from the previous year.

Bull Creek Crime Index

33

(100 is safest)

Safer than 33% of most Australia suburbs

Bull Creek Crime Map

Bull Creek (WA) crime map

Is Bull Creek Safe?

Bull Creek has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Bull Creek are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Bull Creek is safer than 33% of all Australian suburbs and than 47% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Bull Creek.

Bull Creek Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Bull Creek 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 Bull Creek.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Bull Creek
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 1056, up 9% from 970 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Bull Creek is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Bull Creek and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Bull Creek.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 32% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 11% (1 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 decreased by 49% (39 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 25% (57 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 17% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of property damage offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Bull Creek: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) and found that crime rates in Bull Creek are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 33% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Bull Creek (WA) are higher than approximately 53% of other suburbs in Western Australia. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 18 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Western Australia is at 1 in 13.

Discovering the full picture of Bull Creek’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Bull Creek. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Bull Creek crime rate for crimes against the person is 823 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Western Australia average rate is 2158. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Bull Creek was 1 in 121. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Bull Creek is 1 in 21, with a rate of 4513 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Western Australia is 4822 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.

Bull Creek Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person66823
Offences against Property3624513
Other Offences6287828
Total105613164

Bull Creek 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 121

In Bull Creek

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Bull Creek vs Western Australia

Bull Creek population: 8022

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide185123
Assault41407585111532
Sexual offences86342100238
Robbery515076257
Deprivation of Liberty1252129
Threatening Behaviour108463125318

Bull Creek 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 Bull Creek

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Bull Creek vs WA

Against Property offences: Bull Creek vs Western Australia

Bull Creek population: 8022

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing2847201135402707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles5639162240
Burglary/Break and enter4122051511829
Arson49565036
Property Damage28268563491010

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 Bull Creek vs WA

Other Offences: Bull Creek vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences1720651212776
Graffiti320173776
Fraud & Related Offences71312298851174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order912556112472

Bull Creek Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Bull Creek vs WA

How many murders in Bull Creek in 2022?

According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 1 homicides in Bull Creek in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.

What’s the most common crime in Bull Creek?

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

What is the crime rate in Bull Creek?

The overall crime rate in Bull Creek, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13164 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 Bull Creek a safe place to live in?

Bull Creek is safer than 33% 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, Bull Creek is safer than 47% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Bull Creek

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide01
Against The PersonSexual Offences98
Against The PersonAssault (Family)1717
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)1424
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)83
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)47
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty01
Against The PersonRobbery25
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary5527
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary2514
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle65
Aganst PropertyStealing227284
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage2828
Aganst PropertyArson04
Other OffencesDrug Offences1217
Other OffencesGraffiti13
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences6771
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order109

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Perth