According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), College Grove crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 12404 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 29% decrease from the previous year.

College Grove Crime Index

45

(100 is safest)

Safer than 45% of most Australia suburbs

College Grove Crime Map

College Grove crime map

Is College Grove Safe?

College Grove has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in College Grove are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. College Grove is safer than 45% of all Australian suburbs and than 49% of Western Australia suburbs. However, breach of violence restraint order is a common offence in College Grove.

College Grove Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in College Grove 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 College Grove.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across College Grove
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 226, down 29% from 318 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • College Grove is in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than College Grove and 49% of suburbs are more dangerous than College Grove.
  • Common crime: breach of violence restraint order.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 50% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 150% (3 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 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 53% (8 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 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 58% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in College Grove: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), College Grove is ranked safer than 45% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that College Grove crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In Western Australia, only about 52% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than College Grove. As a result, College Grove has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of College Grove, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 27 (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 College Grove’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 College Grove’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about College Grove’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 College Grove is 2580 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 College Grove is 1 in 38. 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 College Grove, is 1 in 95. This is equal to a rate of 1043 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.

College Grove Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person472580
Offences against Property191043
Other Offences1608782
Total22612404

College Grove 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 38

In College Grove

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: College Grove vs Western Australia

College Grove population: 1822

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide185553
Assault334075818111532
Sexual offences56342274238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour88463439318

College Grove 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 95

In College Grove

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in College Grove vs WA

Against Property offences: College Grove vs Western Australia

College Grove population: 1822

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing7720113842707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles36391165240
Burglary/Break and enter422051220829
Arson0956036
Property Damage5268562741010

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 College Grove vs WA

Other Offences: College Grove vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences1220651659776
Graffiti120175576
Fraud & Related Offences03122901174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order34125561866472

College Grove Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in College Grove vs WA

How many murders in College Grove in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in College Grove?

According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in College Grove is breach of violence restraint order.

What is the crime rate in College Grove?

The overall crime rate in College Grove, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12404 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 College Grove a safe place to live in?

College Grove is safer than 45% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, College Grove is safer than 49% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of College Grove

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide01
Against The PersonSexual Offences25
Against The PersonAssault (Family)1119
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)1114
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)75
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)43
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary74
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary10
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle03
Aganst PropertyStealing157
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage125
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences5012
Other OffencesGraffiti01
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences00
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order3934

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