According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), West Perth crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 38899 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 14% decrease from the previous year.

West Perth Crime Index

4

(100 is safest)

Safer than 4% of most Australia suburbs

West Perth Crime Map

West Perth crime map

Is West Perth Safe?

West Perth has low safety metrics. Crime rates in West Perth are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. West Perth is safer than 4% of all Australian suburbs and than 15% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in West Perth.

West Perth Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in West 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 West Perth.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across West Perth
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Western Australia Police Force in the year 2022 was 2360, down 14% from 2754 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • West Perth is in the 15th percentile for safety, meaning 85% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than West Perth and 15% of suburbs are more dangerous than West Perth.
  • Common crime: stealing.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 8% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 40% (4 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 15% (15 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of stealing offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 21% (104 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 increased by 29% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 decreased by 14% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of property damage offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 4% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in West Perth: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL) and found that crime rates in West Perth are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 4% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in West Perth are higher than approximately 85% 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 1 in 7 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 West Perth’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 West Perth. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

West Perth crime rate for crimes against the person is 2588 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 West Perth was 1 in 38. 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 West Perth is 1 in 9, with a rate of 10335 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.

West Perth Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Offences against the person1572588
Offences against Property62710335
Other Offences157625977
Total236038899

West 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 38

In West Perth

1 in 45

In Western Australia

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

Crimes Against the Person: West Perth vs Western Australia

West Perth population: 6067

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide08503
Assault1084075817801532
Sexual offences6634299238
Robbery9150714857
Deprivation of Liberty1252169
Threatening Behaviour338463544318

West 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 9

In West Perth

1 in 20

In Western Australia

Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in West Perth vs WA

Against Property offences: West Perth vs Western Australia

West Perth population: 6067

Western Australia population: 2660026

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Stealing3807201162632707
Stealing of Motor Vehicles256391412240
Burglary/Break and enter115220511896829
Arson19561636
Property Damage1062685617471010

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 West Perth vs WA

Other Offences: West Perth vs Western Australia

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsWA Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)WA Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Drug Offences92206511516776
Graffiti46201775876
Fraud & Related Offences2383122939231174
Breach of Violence Restraint Order2012556330472

West Perth Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in West Perth vs WA

How many murders in West Perth in 2022?

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

What’s the most common crime in West Perth?

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

What is the crime rate in West Perth?

The overall crime rate in West Perth, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 38899 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 West Perth a safe place to live in?

West Perth is safer than 4% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia. Compared to Western Australia suburbs, West Perth is safer than 15% of other suburbs in the state which are considered low safety scores in Western Australia.

Total Crime Stats of West Perth

DivisionSubdivisionYear (2021)Year (2022)
Against The PersonHomicide00
Against The PersonSexual Offences106
Against The PersonAssault (Family)7465
Against The PersonAssault (Non-Family)4443
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Family)811
Against The PersonThreatening Behaviour (Non-Family)1122
Against The PersonDeprivation of Liberty41
Against The PersonRobbery79
Aganst PropertyDwelling Burglary5167
Aganst PropertyNon-Dwelling Burglary4948
Aganst PropertyStealing of Motor Vehicle2925
Aganst PropertyStealing484380
Aganst PropertyProperty Damage110106
Aganst PropertyArson61
Other OffencesDrug Offences8192
Other OffencesGraffiti4946
Other OffencesFraud & Related Offences347238
Other OffencesBreach of Violence Restraint Order1320

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