According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), The Spectacles crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 0 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 80% decrease from the previous year.

The Spectacles Crime Index

100

(100 is safest)

Safer than 100% of most Australia suburbs

The Spectacles Crime Map

The Spectacles crime map

Is The Spectacles Safe?

The Spectacles has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in The Spectacles are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. The Spectacles is safer than 100% of all Australian suburbs and than 100% of Western Australia suburbs. However, Threatening Behaviour is a common offence in The Spectacles.

The Spectacles Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in The Spectacles 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 The Spectacles.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across The Spectacles
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 6, down 80% from 30 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • The Spectacles is in the 100th percentile for safety, meaning 0% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than The Spectacles and 100% of suburbs are more dangerous than The Spectacles.
  • Common crime: Threatening Behaviour.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (2 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in The Spectacles: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) and found that crime rates in The Spectacles are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 100% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in The Spectacles are higher than approximately 0% of other suburbs in Western Australia. Consequently, the suburb has very high 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 The Spectacles’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 The Spectacles. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

The Spectacles crime rate for crimes against the person is 0 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 The Spectacles was 0. 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 The Spectacles is 0, with a rate of 0 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.

The Spectacles Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person20
Offences against Property10
Other Offences30
Total60

The Spectacles 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

0

In The Spectacles

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: The Spectacles vs Western Australia

The Spectacles population: 0

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault14075801532
Sexual offences063420238
Robbery01507057
Deprivation of Liberty025209
Threatening Behaviour184630318

The Spectacles 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 The Spectacles

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in The Spectacles vs WA

Against Property offences: The Spectacles vs Western Australia

The Spectacles population: 0

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing07201102707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles063910240
Burglary/Break and enter1220510829
Arson0956036
Property Damage02685601010

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 The Spectacles vs WA

Other Offences: The Spectacles 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 Order0125560472

The Spectacles Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in The Spectacles vs WA

How many murders in The Spectacles in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in The Spectacles?

According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in The Spectacles is Threatening Behaviour.

What is the crime rate in The Spectacles?

The overall crime rate in The Spectacles, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 0 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 The Spectacles a safe place to live in?

The Spectacles is safer than 100% 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, The Spectacles is safer than 100% of other suburbs in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of The Spectacles

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences20
Against The PersonAssault (Family)00
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)11
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)01
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)00
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty00
Against The PersonRobbery00
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary00
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary01
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle00
Aganst PropertyStealing10
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage10
Aganst PropertyArson00
Other OffencesDrug Offences00
Other OffencesGraffiti00
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences100
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

Greater Perth