According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Kiara crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 12933 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 21% decrease from the previous year.

Kiara Crime Index

28

(100 is safest)

Safer than 28% of most Australia suburbs

Kiara Crime Map

Kiara crime map

Is Kiara Safe?

Kiara has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Kiara are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Kiara is safer than 28% of all Australian suburbs and than 47% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Kiara.

Kiara Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Kiara 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 Kiara.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Kiara
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 228, down 21% from 288 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Kiara is in the 47th percentile for safety, meaning 53% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Kiara and 47% of suburbs are more dangerous than Kiara.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 19% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 29% (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% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 5% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • 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 42% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to Kiara?

Experience the ease of moving with Muval, the ‘Uber for removals,’ backed by over 35,000 successful moves. Tap into Australia’s largest network of verified removalists nationwide. Compare prices & reviews, book, and move smoothly with Muval now!

Crime in Kiara: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) and found that crime rates in Kiara are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 28% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Kiara are higher than approximately 53% of other suburbs in Western Australia. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 21 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in Western Australia is at 1 in 13.

Discovering the full picture of Kiara’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Kiara. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Kiara crime rate for crimes against the person is 1815 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the Western Australia average rate is 2158. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Kiara was 1 in 54. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Kiara is 1 in 35, with a rate of 2779 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in Western Australia is 4822 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.

Kiara Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person321815
Offences against Property492779
Other Offences1478338
Total22812933

Kiara 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 54

In Kiara

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Kiara vs Western Australia

Kiara population: 1763

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault224075812481532
Sexual offences56342284238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty1252579
Threatening Behaviour48463227318

Kiara 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 35

In Kiara

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Kiara vs WA

Against Property offences: Kiara vs Western Australia

Kiara population: 1763

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing227201112482707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles36391170240
Burglary/Break and enter622051340829
Arson19565736
Property Damage17268569641010

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 Kiara vs WA

Other Offences: Kiara vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences920651510776
Graffiti02017076
Fraud & Related Offences203122911341174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order412556227472

Kiara Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Kiara vs WA

How many murders in Kiara in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Kiara?

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

What is the crime rate in Kiara?

The overall crime rate in Kiara, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 12933 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 Kiara a safe place to live in?

Kiara is safer than 28% 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, Kiara is safer than 47% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Kiara

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences75
Against The PersonAssault (Family)911
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)1811
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)23
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)31
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty01
Against The PersonRobbery30
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary166
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary20
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle33
Aganst PropertyStealing2122
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage1217
Aganst PropertyArson11
Other OffencesDrug Offences429
Other OffencesGraffiti30
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences020
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order24

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