According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), South Perth crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 24563 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 5% increase from the previous year.
South Perth Crime Index
15
(100 is safest)
Safer than 15% of most Australia suburbs
South Perth Crime Map
Is South Perth Safe?
South Perth has low safety metrics. Crime rates in South Perth are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. South Perth is safer than 15% of all Australian suburbs and than 25% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in South Perth.
South Perth Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in South Perth 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 South Perth.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 3088, up 5% from 2952 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- South Perth is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than South Perth and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than South Perth.
- Common crime: stealing.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 20% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 27% (7 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 increased by 26% (29 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 2% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 125% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 8% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 increased by 21% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in South Perth: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) reveals that South Perth’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 15% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 75% of Western Australia suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to South Perth. Therefore, South Perth’s public safety metrics are generally considered low.
How risky is that? Living in South Perth comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 12 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 South Perth’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 South Perth.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of South Perth crime statistics shows that there are 1209 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 South Perth are 1 in 82.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in South Perth, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage, are 1 in 14, equivalent to a rate of 6785 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Western Australia is 4822.
South Perth Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Offences against the person | 152 | 1209 |
| Offences against Property | 853 | 6785 |
| Other Offences | 2083 | 16569 |
| Total | 3088 | 24563 |
South Perth 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 82
In South Perth
1 in 45
In Western Australia
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: South Perth vs Western Australia
South Perth population: 12572
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 | 108 | 40758 | 859 | 1532 |
| Sexual offences | 19 | 6342 | 151 | 238 |
| Robbery | 9 | 1507 | 72 | 57 |
| Deprivation of Liberty | 1 | 252 | 8 | 9 |
| Threatening Behaviour | 15 | 8463 | 119 | 318 |
South Perth 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 14
In South Perth
1 in 20
In Western Australia
Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: South Perth vs Western Australia
South Perth population: 12572
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 | 570 | 72011 | 4534 | 2707 |
| Stealing of Motor Vehicles | 33 | 6391 | 262 | 240 |
| Burglary/Break and enter | 139 | 22051 | 1106 | 829 |
| Arson | 1 | 956 | 8 | 36 |
| Property Damage | 110 | 26856 | 875 | 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: South Perth 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 | 95 | 20651 | 756 | 776 |
| Graffiti | 5 | 2017 | 40 | 76 |
| Fraud & Related Offences | 387 | 31229 | 3078 | 1174 |
| Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 52 | 12556 | 414 | 472 |
South Perth Crimes per Square KM
How many murders in South Perth in 2022?
According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 0 homicides in South Perth in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.
What’s the most common crime in South Perth?
According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in South Perth is stealing.
What is the crime rate in South Perth?
The overall crime rate in South Perth, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 24563 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 South Perth a safe place to live in?
South Perth is safer than 15% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, South Perth is safer than 25% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Western Australia.
Total Crime Stats of South Perth
| Division | Subdivision | Year (2021) | Year (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Person | Homicide | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Sexual Offences | 26 | 19 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Family) | 56 | 57 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Non-Family) | 34 | 51 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Family) | 13 | 6 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Non-Family) | 10 | 9 |
| Against The Person | Deprivation of Liberty | 6 | 1 |
| Against The Person | Robbery | 4 | 9 |
| Aganst Property | Dwelling Burglary | 79 | 114 |
| Aganst Property | Non-Dwelling Burglary | 31 | 25 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing of Motor Vehicle | 36 | 33 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing | 583 | 570 |
| Aganst Property | Property Damage | 91 | 110 |
| Aganst Property | Arson | 4 | 1 |
| Other Offences | Drug Offences | 63 | 95 |
| Other Offences | Graffiti | 3 | 5 |
| Other Offences | Fraud & Related Offences | 372 | 387 |
| Other Offences | Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 65 | 52 |
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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