According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Mount Helena crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 3250 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 19% decrease from the previous year.

Mount Helena Crime Index

89

(100 is safest)

Safer than 89% of most Australia suburbs

Mount Helena Crime Map

Mount Helena crime map

Is Mount Helena Safe?

Mount Helena has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in Mount Helena are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Mount Helena is safer than 89% of all Australian suburbs and than 95% of Western Australia suburbs. However, asault is a common offence in Mount Helena.

Mount Helena Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Mount Helena 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 Helena.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Mount Helena
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 110, down 19% from 136 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Mount Helena is in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning 5% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Mount Helena and 95% of suburbs are more dangerous than Mount Helena.
  • Common crime: asault.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 24% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 increased by 17% (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 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 11% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Mount Helena: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Mount Helena is safer than only 89% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Mount Helena’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Mount Helena perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Western Australia? The crime rate in Mount Helena is greater than that of roughly 5% of other suburbs in Western Australia, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of Mount Helena, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 76 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to Western Australia’s average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 13.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Mount Helena’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Mount Helena. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Mount Helena.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Mount Helena is 679 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 2158. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour is 1 in 146 if you reside in Mount Helena.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Mount Helena are 1 in 160, with a rate of 620 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Western Australian average is 4822 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.

Mount Helena Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person23679
Offences against Property21620
Other Offences661950
Total1103250

Mount Helena 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 146

In Mount Helena

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Mount Helena vs Western Australia

Mount Helena population: 3385

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault13407583841532
Sexual offences76342207238
Robbery115073057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour2846359318

Mount Helena 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 160

In Mount Helena

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Mount Helena vs WA

Against Property offences: Mount Helena vs Western Australia

Mount Helena population: 3385

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing10720112952707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles063910240
Burglary/Break and enter32205189829
Arson0956036
Property Damage8268562361010

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 Helena vs WA

Other Offences: Mount Helena vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences820651236776
Graffiti120173076
Fraud & Related Offences131229301174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order11255630472

Mount Helena Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Mount Helena vs WA

How many murders in Mount Helena in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Mount Helena?

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

What is the crime rate in Mount Helena?

The overall crime rate in Mount Helena, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3250 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 Helena a safe place to live in?

Mount Helena is safer than 89% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Mount Helena is safer than 95% of other suburbs in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Mount Helena

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences67
Against The PersonAssault (Family)810
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)93
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)02
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)30
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery01
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary73
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary00
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle10
Aganst PropertyStealing910
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage98
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences98
Other OffencesGraffiti01
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences41
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order31

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