According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Leinster crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 6657 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 60% increase from the previous year.

Leinster Crime Index

59

(100 is safest)

Safer than 59% of most Australia suburbs

Leinster Crime Map

Leinster crime map

Is Leinster Safe?

Leinster has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in Leinster are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Leinster is safer than 59% of all Australian suburbs and than 78% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Leinster.

Leinster Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Leinster 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 Leinster.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Leinster
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 48, up 60% from 30 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Leinster is in the 78th percentile for safety, meaning 23% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Leinster and 78% of suburbs are more dangerous than Leinster.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 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 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 50% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Thinking of moving to Leinster?

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 Leinster: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Leinster is ranked safer than 59% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Leinster crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In Western Australia, only about 23% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Leinster. As a result, Leinster has very high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Leinster, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 39 (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 Leinster’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 Leinster’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Leinster’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 Leinster is 555 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 Leinster is 1 in 179. 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 Leinster, is 1 in 51. This is equal to a rate of 1942 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.

Leinster Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person4555
Offences against Property141942
Other Offences304161
Total486657

Leinster 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 179

In Leinster

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Leinster vs Western Australia

Leinster population: 721

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault3407584161532
Sexual offences16342139238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour084630318

Leinster 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 51

In Leinster

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Leinster vs WA

Against Property offences: Leinster vs Western Australia

Leinster population: 721

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing5720116932707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles36391416240
Burglary/Break and enter222051277829
Arson0956036
Property Damage4268565551010

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 Leinster vs WA

Other Offences: Leinster vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences0206510776
Graffiti02017076
Fraud & Related Offences3312294161174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order312556416472

Leinster Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Leinster vs WA

How many murders in Leinster in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Leinster?

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

What is the crime rate in Leinster?

The overall crime rate in Leinster, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6657 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 Leinster a safe place to live in?

Leinster is safer than 59% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Leinster is safer than 78% of other suburbs in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Leinster

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences01
Against The PersonAssault (Family)10
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)03
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)00
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)10
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary00
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary32
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle63
Aganst PropertyStealing35
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage14
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences00
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences03
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order03

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

Popular Suburbs Near Leinster

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Perth