According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Corrigin crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 11127 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 22% increase from the previous year.

Corrigin Crime Index

54

(100 is safest)

Safer than 54% of most Australia suburbs

Corrigin Crime Map

Corrigin crime map

Is Corrigin Safe?

Corrigin has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Corrigin are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Corrigin is safer than 54% of all Australian suburbs and than 53% of Western Australia suburbs. However, dug ofences is a common offence in Corrigin.

Corrigin Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Corrigin 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 Corrigin.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Corrigin
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 78, up 22% from 64 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Corrigin is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Corrigin and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Corrigin.
  • Common crime: dug ofences.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 300% (3 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 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Corrigin: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Corrigin is ranked safer than 54% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Corrigin crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In Western Australia, only about 47% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Corrigin. As a result, Corrigin has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Corrigin, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (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 Corrigin’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 Corrigin’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Corrigin’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 Corrigin is 1141 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 Corrigin is 1 in 87. 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 Corrigin, is 1 in 43. This is equal to a rate of 2282 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.

Corrigin Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person81141
Offences against Property162282
Other Offences547703
Total7811127

Corrigin 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 87

In Corrigin

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Corrigin vs Western Australia

Corrigin population: 701

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault4407585711532
Sexual offences46342571238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour084630318

Corrigin 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 43

In Corrigin

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Corrigin vs WA

Against Property offences: Corrigin vs Western Australia

Corrigin population: 701

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing87201111412707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles063910240
Burglary/Break and enter322051428829
Arson0956036
Property Damage5268567131010

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 Corrigin vs WA

Other Offences: Corrigin vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences9206511284776
Graffiti1201714376
Fraud & Related Offences5312297131174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order0125560472

Corrigin Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Corrigin vs WA

How many murders in Corrigin in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Corrigin?

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

What is the crime rate in Corrigin?

The overall crime rate in Corrigin, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11127 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 Corrigin a safe place to live in?

Corrigin is safer than 54% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Corrigin is safer than 53% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Corrigin

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences14
Against The PersonAssault (Family)34
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)10
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)00
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)10
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty10
Against The PersonRobbery10
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary41
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary12
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle00
Aganst PropertyStealing48
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage05
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences129
Other OffencesGraffiti11
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences15
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order10

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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