According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Mount Elphinstone crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 9756 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 64% decrease from the previous year.

Mount Elphinstone Crime Index

8

(100 is safest)

Safer than 8% of most Australia suburbs

Mount Elphinstone Crime Map

Mount Elphinstone crime map

Is Mount Elphinstone Safe?

Mount Elphinstone has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Mount Elphinstone are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Mount Elphinstone is safer than 8% of all Australian suburbs and than 61% of Western Australia suburbs. However, dug ofences is a common offence in Mount Elphinstone.

Mount Elphinstone Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Mount Elphinstone 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 Mount Elphinstone.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Elphinstone
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 8, down 64% from 22 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Elphinstone is in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning 39% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Mount Elphinstone and 61% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mount Elphinstone.
  • Common crime: dug ofences.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 86% (6 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.
  • There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There were no stealing offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • 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.
  • There were no property damage offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Mount Elphinstone: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) reveals that Mount Elphinstone’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 8% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 39% of Western Australia suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Mount Elphinstone. Therefore, Mount Elphinstone’s public safety metrics are generally considered high.

How risky is that? Living in Mount Elphinstone comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 40 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 Mount Elphinstone’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 Mount Elphinstone.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Mount Elphinstone crime statistics shows that there are 2439 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 Mount Elphinstone are 1 in 40.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Mount Elphinstone, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage, are 0, equivalent to a rate of 0 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Western Australia is 4822.

Mount Elphinstone Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person22439
Offences against Property00
Other Offences67317
Total89756

Mount Elphinstone 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 40

In Mount Elphinstone

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Elphinstone vs Western Australia

Mount Elphinstone population: 82

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault14075812201532
Sexual offences163421220238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour084630318

Mount Elphinstone 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

0

In Mount Elphinstone

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Mount Elphinstone vs WA

Against Property offences: Mount Elphinstone vs Western Australia

Mount Elphinstone population: 82

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing07201102707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles063910240
Burglary/Break and enter0220510829
Arson0956036
Property Damage02685601010

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 Mount Elphinstone vs WA

Other Offences: Mount Elphinstone vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences2206512439776
Graffiti02017076
Fraud & Related Offences03122901174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order0125560472

Mount Elphinstone Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mount Elphinstone vs WA

How many murders in Mount Elphinstone in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mount Elphinstone?

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

What is the crime rate in Mount Elphinstone?

The overall crime rate in Mount Elphinstone, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 9756 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 Mount Elphinstone a safe place to live in?

Mount Elphinstone is safer than 8% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Mount Elphinstone is safer than 61% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Mount Elphinstone

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences01
Against The PersonAssault (Family)71
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)00
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)00
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)10
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty10
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary00
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary00
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle00
Aganst PropertyStealing00
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage00
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences22
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences00
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order00

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