According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Madeley crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 11087 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 11% increase from the previous year.
Madeley Crime Index
56
(100 is safest)
Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs
Madeley Crime Map
Is Madeley Safe?
Madeley has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Madeley are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Madeley is safer than 56% of all Australian suburbs and than 53% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Madeley.
Madeley Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in Madeley 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 Madeley.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 754, up 11% from 678 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Madeley is in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning 47% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Madeley and 53% of suburbs are more dangerous than Madeley.
- Common crime: stealing.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 8% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 13% (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 20% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 30% (33 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 13% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Madeley: An In-Depth Analysis
According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Madeley is ranked safer than 56% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Madeley crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.
In Western Australia, only about 47% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Madeley. As a result, Madeley has high scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Madeley, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 26 (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 Madeley’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 Madeley’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Madeley’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 Madeley is 912 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 Madeley is 1 in 109. 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 Madeley, is 1 in 34. This is equal to a rate of 2838 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.
Madeley Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Offences against the person | 62 | 912 |
| Offences against Property | 193 | 2838 |
| Other Offences | 499 | 7337 |
| Total | 754 | 11087 |
Madeley 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 109
In Madeley
1 in 45
In Western Australia
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Madeley vs Western Australia
Madeley population: 6801
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 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 3 |
| Assault | 40 | 40758 | 588 | 1532 |
| Sexual offences | 9 | 6342 | 132 | 238 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1507 | 59 | 57 |
| Deprivation of Liberty | 0 | 252 | 0 | 9 |
| Threatening Behaviour | 9 | 8463 | 132 | 318 |
Madeley 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 34
In Madeley
1 in 20
In Western Australia
Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: Madeley vs Western Australia
Madeley population: 6801
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 | 143 | 72011 | 2103 | 2707 |
| Stealing of Motor Vehicles | 10 | 6391 | 147 | 240 |
| Burglary/Break and enter | 20 | 22051 | 294 | 829 |
| Arson | 0 | 956 | 0 | 36 |
| Property Damage | 20 | 26856 | 294 | 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: Madeley 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 | 42 | 20651 | 618 | 776 |
| Graffiti | 1 | 2017 | 15 | 76 |
| Fraud & Related Offences | 67 | 31229 | 985 | 1174 |
| Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 12 | 12556 | 176 | 472 |
Madeley Crimes per Square KM
How many murders in Madeley in 2022?
According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 0 homicides in Madeley in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.
What’s the most common crime in Madeley?
According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in Madeley is stealing.
What is the crime rate in Madeley?
The overall crime rate in Madeley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11087 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 Madeley a safe place to live in?
Madeley is safer than 56% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Madeley is safer than 53% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Western Australia.
Total Crime Stats of Madeley
| Division | Subdivision | Year (2021) | Year (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Person | Homicide | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Sexual Offences | 8 | 9 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Family) | 20 | 21 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Non-Family) | 17 | 19 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Family) | 0 | 4 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Non-Family) | 7 | 5 |
| Against The Person | Deprivation of Liberty | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Aganst Property | Dwelling Burglary | 15 | 14 |
| Aganst Property | Non-Dwelling Burglary | 10 | 6 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing of Motor Vehicle | 5 | 10 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing | 110 | 143 |
| Aganst Property | Property Damage | 23 | 20 |
| Aganst Property | Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Other Offences | Drug Offences | 40 | 42 |
| Other Offences | Graffiti | 1 | 1 |
| Other Offences | Fraud & Related Offences | 62 | 67 |
| Other Offences | Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 19 | 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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