According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Red Hill crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 32941 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 75% increase from the previous year.

Red Hill Crime Index

38

(100 is safest)

Safer than 38% of most Australia suburbs

Red Hill Crime Map

Red Hill (WA) crime map

Is Red Hill Safe?

Red Hill has low safety metrics. Crime rates in Red Hill are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Red Hill is safer than 38% of all Australian suburbs and than 18% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Red Hill.

Red Hill Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Red Hill 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 Red Hill.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Red Hill
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 28, up 75% from 16 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Red Hill is in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning 82% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Red Hill and 18% of suburbs are more dangerous than Red Hill.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There were no 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 600% (6 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Red Hill: 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 Red Hill (WA) is safer than only 38% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Red Hill’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Red Hill perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Western Australia? The crime rate in Red Hill is greater than that of roughly 82% of other suburbs in Western Australia, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Red Hill, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 6 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 Red Hill’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 Red Hill. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Red Hill.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Red Hill is 1176 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 84 if you reside in Red Hill.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Red Hill are 1 in 6, with a rate of 14118 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.

Red Hill Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person11176
Offences against Property1214118
Other Offences1517647
Total2832941

Red Hill 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 84

In Red Hill

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: Red Hill vs Western Australia

Red Hill population: 85

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault14075811761532
Sexual offences063420238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour084630318

Red Hill 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 6

In Red Hill

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Red Hill vs WA

Against Property offences: Red Hill vs Western Australia

Red Hill population: 85

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing67201170592707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles163911176240
Burglary/Break and enter2220512353829
Arson0956036
Property Damage32685635291010

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 Red Hill vs WA

Other Offences: Red Hill 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 Offences03122901174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order1125561176472

Red Hill Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Red Hill vs WA

How many murders in Red Hill in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in Red Hill?

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

What is the crime rate in Red Hill?

The overall crime rate in Red Hill, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 32941 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 Red Hill a safe place to live in?

Red Hill is safer than 38% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, Red Hill is safer than 18% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Red Hill

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences00
Against The PersonAssault (Family)01
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)00
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)00
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)00
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary20
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary02
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle01
Aganst PropertyStealing06
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage13
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences50
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences00
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order01

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