According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Karragullen crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 18812 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 9% increase from the previous year.

Karragullen Crime Index

20

(100 is safest)

Safer than 20% of most Australia suburbs

Karragullen Crime Map

Karragullen crime map

Is Karragullen Safe?

Karragullen has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Karragullen are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Karragullen is safer than 20% of all Australian suburbs and than 35% of Western Australia suburbs. However, dug ofences is a common offence in Karragullen.

Karragullen Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Karragullen 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 Karragullen.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Karragullen
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 76, up 9% from 70 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Karragullen is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 66% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Karragullen and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than Karragullen.
  • Common crime: dug ofences.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 200% (4 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 45% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 20% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Karragullen: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Karragullen is ranked safer than 20% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Karragullen crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In Western Australia, only about 66% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Karragullen. As a result, Karragullen has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Karragullen, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19 (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 Karragullen’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 Karragullen’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Karragullen’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 Karragullen is 1980 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 Karragullen is 1 in 50. 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 Karragullen, is 1 in 33. This is equal to a rate of 2970 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.

Karragullen Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person81980
Offences against Property122970
Other Offences5613861
Total7618812

Karragullen 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 50

In Karragullen

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Karragullen vs Western Australia

Karragullen population: 404

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault64075814851532
Sexual offences16342248238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour18463248318

Karragullen 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 33

In Karragullen

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Karragullen vs WA

Against Property offences: Karragullen vs Western Australia

Karragullen population: 404

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing4720119902707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles063910240
Burglary/Break and enter6220511485829
Arson0956036
Property Damage2268564951010

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 Karragullen vs WA

Other Offences: Karragullen vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences11206512723776
Graffiti02017076
Fraud & Related Offences03122901174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order7125561733472

Karragullen Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Karragullen vs WA

How many murders in Karragullen in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Karragullen?

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

What is the crime rate in Karragullen?

The overall crime rate in Karragullen, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 18812 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 Karragullen a safe place to live in?

Karragullen is safer than 20% 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, Karragullen is safer than 35% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Karragullen

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences11
Against The PersonAssault (Family)25
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)01
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)11
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)00
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary22
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary94
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle00
Aganst PropertyStealing54
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage42
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences111
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences00
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order107

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