According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Jurien Bay crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 10962 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 20% decrease from the previous year.

Jurien Bay Crime Index

34

(100 is safest)

Safer than 34% of most Australia suburbs

Jurien Bay Crime Map

Jurien Bay crime map

Is Jurien Bay Safe?

Jurien Bay has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Jurien Bay are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Jurien Bay is safer than 34% of all Australian suburbs and than 54% of Western Australia suburbs. However, dug ofences is a common offence in Jurien Bay.

Jurien Bay Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Jurien Bay 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 Jurien Bay.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Jurien Bay
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 220, down 20% from 274 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Jurien Bay is in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning 46% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Jurien Bay and 54% of suburbs are more dangerous than Jurien Bay.
  • Common crime: dug ofences.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 21% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 15% (2 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 67% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 65% (24 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 increased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Jurien Bay: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) reveals that Jurien Bay’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 34% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 46% of Western Australia suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Jurien Bay. Therefore, Jurien Bay’s public safety metrics are generally considered high.

How risky is that? Living in Jurien Bay comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 26 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in Western Australia stands at 1 in 13.

To better understand Jurien Bay’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Jurien Bay.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Jurien Bay crime statistics shows that there are 2093 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the Western Australia average rate of 2158. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour in Jurien Bay are 1 in 47.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Jurien Bay, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage, are 1 in 62, equivalent to a rate of 1594 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Western Australia is 4822.

Jurien Bay Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person422093
Offences against Property321594
Other Offences1467275
Total22010962

Jurien Bay 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 47

In Jurien Bay

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Jurien Bay vs Western Australia

Jurien Bay population: 2007

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault224075810961532
Sexual offences116342548238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour98463448318

Jurien Bay 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 62

In Jurien Bay

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Jurien Bay vs WA

Against Property offences: Jurien Bay vs Western Australia

Jurien Bay population: 2007

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing13720116482707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles1639150240
Burglary/Break and enter222051100829
Arson295610036
Property Damage14268566981010

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 Jurien Bay vs WA

Other Offences: Jurien Bay vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences26206511295776
Graffiti120175076
Fraud & Related Offences2312291001174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order712556349472

Jurien Bay Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Jurien Bay vs WA

How many murders in Jurien Bay in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Jurien Bay?

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

What is the crime rate in Jurien Bay?

The overall crime rate in Jurien Bay, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10962 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 Jurien Bay a safe place to live in?

Jurien Bay is safer than 34% 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, Jurien Bay is safer than 54% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Jurien Bay

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences1311
Against The PersonAssault (Family)1311
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)1511
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)15
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)24
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary32
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary30
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle11
Aganst PropertyStealing3713
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage914
Aganst PropertyArson02
Other OffencesDrug Offences2726
Other OffencesGraffiti31
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences72
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order37

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