According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Joondanna crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 13639 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 18% increase from the previous year.

Joondanna Crime Index

37

(100 is safest)

Safer than 37% of most Australia suburbs

Joondanna Crime Map

Joondanna crime map

Is Joondanna Safe?

Joondanna has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Joondanna are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Joondanna is safer than 37% of all Australian suburbs and than 46% of Western Australia suburbs. However, fraud & related offences is a common offence in Joondanna.

Joondanna Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Joondanna 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 Joondanna.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Joondanna
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 720, up 18% from 612 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Joondanna is in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning 54% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Joondanna and 46% of suburbs are more dangerous than Joondanna.
  • Common crime: fraud & related offences.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 12% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 18% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 9% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 30% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 increased by 55% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Joondanna: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Joondanna is safer than only 37% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Joondanna’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Joondanna perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Western Australia? The crime rate in Joondanna is greater than that of roughly 54% of other suburbs in Western Australia, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Joondanna, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to Western Australia’s average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 13.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Joondanna’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Joondanna. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Joondanna.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Joondanna is 1364 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 2158. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour is 1 in 72 if you reside in Joondanna.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Joondanna are 1 in 29, with a rate of 3315 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Western Australian average is 4822 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.

Joondanna Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person721364
Offences against Property1753315
Other Offences4738960
Total72013639

Joondanna 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 72

In Joondanna

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Joondanna vs Western Australia

Joondanna population: 5279

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault534075810041532
Sexual offences5634295238
Robbery115071957
Deprivation of Liberty1252199
Threatening Behaviour128463227318

Joondanna 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 29

In Joondanna

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Joondanna vs WA

Against Property offences: Joondanna vs Western Australia

Joondanna population: 5279

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing757201114212707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles136391246240
Burglary/Break and enter3622051682829
Arson0956036
Property Damage51268569661010

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 Joondanna vs WA

Other Offences: Joondanna vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences1520651284776
Graffiti320175776
Fraud & Related Offences813122915341174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order1412556265472

Joondanna Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Joondanna vs WA

How many murders in Joondanna in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Joondanna?

According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in Joondanna is fraud & related offences.

What is the crime rate in Joondanna?

The overall crime rate in Joondanna, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 13639 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 Joondanna a safe place to live in?

Joondanna is safer than 37% 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, Joondanna is safer than 46% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Joondanna

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences55
Against The PersonAssault (Family)4334
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)1719
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)97
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)35
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty01
Against The PersonRobbery11
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary3833
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary63
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle1013
Aganst PropertyStealing6975
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage3351
Aganst PropertyArson20
Other OffencesDrug Offences2115
Other OffencesGraffiti93
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences1381
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order2714

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