According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Neerabup crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 136752 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year.

Neerabup Crime Index

1

(100 is safest)

Safer than 1% of most Australia suburbs

Neerabup Crime Map

Neerabup crime map

Is Neerabup Safe?

Neerabup has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Neerabup are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Neerabup is safer than 1% of all Australian suburbs and than 5% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Neerabup.

Neerabup Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Neerabup 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 Neerabup.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Neerabup
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 160, down 12% from 182 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Neerabup is in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning 95% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Neerabup and 5% of suburbs are more dangerous than Neerabup.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 increased by 33% (8 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 increased by 200% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of property damage offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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Crime in Neerabup: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) and found that crime rates in Neerabup are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 1% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Neerabup are higher than approximately 95% of other suburbs in Western Australia. Consequently, the suburb has low scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 0 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 Neerabup’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 Neerabup. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Neerabup crime rate for crimes against the person is 6838 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 Neerabup was 1 in 14. 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 Neerabup is 0, with a rate of 48718 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.

Neerabup Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person86838
Offences against Property5748718
Other Offences9581197
Total160136752

Neerabup 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 14

In Neerabup

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Neerabup vs Western Australia

Neerabup population: 117

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault74075859831532
Sexual offences16342855238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour084630318

Neerabup 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 Neerabup

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Neerabup vs WA

Against Property offences: Neerabup vs Western Australia

Neerabup population: 117

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing3272011273502707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles663915128240
Burglary/Break and enter9220517692829
Arson195685536
Property Damage92685676921010

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 Neerabup vs WA

Other Offences: Neerabup vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences142065111966776
Graffiti02017076
Fraud & Related Offences1312298551174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order0125560472

Neerabup Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Neerabup vs WA

How many murders in Neerabup in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Neerabup?

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

What is the crime rate in Neerabup?

The overall crime rate in Neerabup, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 136752 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 Neerabup a safe place to live in?

Neerabup is safer than 1% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Neerabup is safer than 5% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Neerabup

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences11
Against The PersonAssault (Family)30
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)87
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)00
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)10
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary11
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary88
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle26
Aganst PropertyStealing2432
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage99
Aganst PropertyArson11
Other OffencesDrug Offences2914
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences41
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

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