According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), St James crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 23782 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 24% decrease from the previous year.
St James Crime Index
7
(100 is safest)
Safer than 7% of most Australia suburbs
St James Crime Map
Is St James Safe?
St James has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in St James are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. St James is safer than 7% of all Australian suburbs and than 25% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in St James.
St James Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in St James 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 St James.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 1162, down 24% from 1538 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- St James is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than St James and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than St James.
- Common crime: stealing.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 42% (5 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 20% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 19% (36 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 11% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 37% (43 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in St James: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) reveals that St James’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 7% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 75% of Western Australia suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to St James. Therefore, St James’s public safety metrics are generally considered moderate.
How risky is that? Living in St James comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 10 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 St James’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 St James.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of St James crime statistics shows that there are 2497 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 St James are 1 in 39.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in St James, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage, are 1 in 15, equivalent to a rate of 6345 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in Western Australia is 4822.
St James Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Offences against the person | 122 | 2497 |
| Offences against Property | 310 | 6345 |
| Other Offences | 730 | 14941 |
| Total | 1162 | 23782 |
St James 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 39
In St James
1 in 45
In Western Australia
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: St James vs Western Australia
St James population: 4886
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 | 82 | 40758 | 1678 | 1532 |
| Sexual offences | 7 | 6342 | 143 | 238 |
| Robbery | 6 | 1507 | 123 | 57 |
| Deprivation of Liberty | 2 | 252 | 41 | 9 |
| Threatening Behaviour | 25 | 8463 | 512 | 318 |
St James 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 15
In St James
1 in 20
In Western Australia
Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: St James vs Western Australia
St James population: 4886
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 | 158 | 72011 | 3234 | 2707 |
| Stealing of Motor Vehicles | 16 | 6391 | 327 | 240 |
| Burglary/Break and enter | 61 | 22051 | 1248 | 829 |
| Arson | 1 | 956 | 20 | 36 |
| Property Damage | 74 | 26856 | 1515 | 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: St James 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 | 60 | 20651 | 1228 | 776 |
| Graffiti | 0 | 2017 | 0 | 76 |
| Fraud & Related Offences | 69 | 31229 | 1412 | 1174 |
| Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 20 | 12556 | 409 | 472 |
St James Crimes per Square KM
How many murders in St James in 2022?
According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 0 homicides in St James in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.
What’s the most common crime in St James?
According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in St James is stealing.
What is the crime rate in St James?
The overall crime rate in St James, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 23782 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 St James a safe place to live in?
St James is safer than 7% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, St James is safer than 25% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Western Australia.
Total Crime Stats of St James
| Division | Subdivision | Year (2021) | Year (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Person | Homicide | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Sexual Offences | 12 | 7 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Family) | 57 | 58 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Non-Family) | 27 | 24 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Family) | 13 | 13 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Non-Family) | 24 | 12 |
| Against The Person | Deprivation of Liberty | 1 | 2 |
| Against The Person | Robbery | 6 | 6 |
| Aganst Property | Dwelling Burglary | 72 | 55 |
| Aganst Property | Non-Dwelling Burglary | 4 | 6 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing of Motor Vehicle | 18 | 16 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing | 194 | 158 |
| Aganst Property | Property Damage | 117 | 74 |
| Aganst Property | Arson | 3 | 1 |
| Other Offences | Drug Offences | 103 | 60 |
| Other Offences | Graffiti | 4 | 0 |
| Other Offences | Fraud & Related Offences | 98 | 69 |
| Other Offences | Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 16 | 20 |
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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