According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Kallaroo crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 6409 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.
Kallaroo Crime Index
90
(100 is safest)
Safer than 90% of most Australia suburbs
Kallaroo Crime Map
Is Kallaroo Safe?
Kallaroo has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in Kallaroo are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Kallaroo is safer than 90% of all Australian suburbs and than 80% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Kallaroo.
Kallaroo Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in Kallaroo 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 Kallaroo.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 340, down 12% from 388 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Kallaroo is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Kallaroo and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kallaroo.
- Common crime: stealing.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 56% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There was no change in the number of homicide offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 increased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 73% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 50% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Kallaroo: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) reveals that Kallaroo’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 90% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 20% of Western Australia suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Kallaroo. Therefore, Kallaroo’s public safety metrics are generally considered very high.
How risky is that? Living in Kallaroo comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 59 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 Kallaroo’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 Kallaroo.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Kallaroo crime statistics shows that there are 264 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 Kallaroo are 1 in 378.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Kallaroo, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage, are 1 in 70, equivalent to a rate of 1414 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Western Australia is 4822.
Kallaroo Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Offences against the person | 14 | 264 |
| Offences against Property | 75 | 1414 |
| Other Offences | 251 | 4731 |
| Total | 340 | 6409 |
Kallaroo 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 378
In Kallaroo
1 in 45
In Western Australia
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Kallaroo vs Western Australia
Kallaroo population: 5305
Western Australia population: 2660026
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | WA Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 85 | 19 | 3 |
| Assault | 8 | 40758 | 151 | 1532 |
| Sexual offences | 4 | 6342 | 75 | 238 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1507 | 0 | 57 |
| Deprivation of Liberty | 0 | 252 | 0 | 9 |
| Threatening Behaviour | 1 | 8463 | 19 | 318 |
Kallaroo 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 70
In Kallaroo
1 in 20
In Western Australia
Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: Kallaroo vs Western Australia
Kallaroo population: 5305
Western Australia population: 2660026
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | WA Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stealing | 52 | 72011 | 980 | 2707 |
| Stealing of Motor Vehicles | 5 | 6391 | 94 | 240 |
| Burglary/Break and enter | 11 | 22051 | 207 | 829 |
| Arson | 0 | 956 | 0 | 36 |
| Property Damage | 7 | 26856 | 132 | 1010 |
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)
Other Offences: Kallaroo vs Western Australia
| Crimes | Total Criminal Incidents | WA Total Criminal Incidents | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) | WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Offences | 31 | 20651 | 584 | 776 |
| Graffiti | 1 | 2017 | 19 | 76 |
| Fraud & Related Offences | 37 | 31229 | 697 | 1174 |
| Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 12 | 12556 | 226 | 472 |
Kallaroo Crimes per Square KM
How many murders in Kallaroo in 2022?
According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 1 homicides in Kallaroo in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.
What’s the most common crime in Kallaroo?
According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in Kallaroo is stealing.
What is the crime rate in Kallaroo?
The overall crime rate in Kallaroo, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6409 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 Kallaroo a safe place to live in?
Kallaroo is safer than 90% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Kallaroo is safer than 80% of other suburbs in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Western Australia.
Total Crime Stats of Kallaroo
| Division | Subdivision | Year (2021) | Year (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Person | Homicide | 1 | 1 |
| Against The Person | Sexual Offences | 2 | 4 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Family) | 16 | 4 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Non-Family) | 2 | 4 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Family) | 1 | 1 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Non-Family) | 1 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Deprivation of Liberty | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Robbery | 1 | 0 |
| Aganst Property | Dwelling Burglary | 8 | 11 |
| Aganst Property | Non-Dwelling Burglary | 2 | 0 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing of Motor Vehicle | 2 | 5 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing | 30 | 52 |
| Aganst Property | Property Damage | 14 | 7 |
| Aganst Property | Arson | 0 | 0 |
| Other Offences | Drug Offences | 24 | 31 |
| Other Offences | Graffiti | 4 | 1 |
| Other Offences | Fraud & Related Offences | 30 | 37 |
| Other Offences | Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 56 | 12 |
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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