According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Whitby crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 4369 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a zero change from the previous year.
Whitby Crime Index
88
(100 is safest)
Safer than 88% of most Australia suburbs
Whitby Crime Map
Is Whitby Safe?
Whitby has very high safety metrics. Crime rates in Whitby are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. Whitby is safer than 88% of all Australian suburbs and than 90% of Western Australia suburbs. However, stealing is a common offence in Whitby.
Whitby Crime Statistics at a Glance
Has Crime in Whitby 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 Whitby.
- There was no change in the number of criminal incidents recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
- Whitby is in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning 10% of Western Australia suburbs are safer than Whitby and 90% of suburbs are more dangerous than Whitby.
- Common crime: stealing.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- There was no change in the number of 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 40% (2 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 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There was no change in the number of property damage offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.
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Crime in Whitby: An In-Depth Analysis
According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), Whitby is ranked safer than 88% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Whitby crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.
In Western Australia, only about 10% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Whitby. As a result, Whitby has very high scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Whitby, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 58 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while Western Australia average’s is 1 in 13.
Let’s take a closer look at Whitby’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Whitby’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Whitby’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!
AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that the against-the-person crime rate in Whitby is 397 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the Western Australia average rate is 2158. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person (violent crime) in Whitby is 1 in 251. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, deprivation of liberty, and threatening behaviour.
From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime, if you live in Whitby, is 1 in 76. This is equal to a rate of 1291 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 4822 per 100,000 residents for Western Australia state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include stealing, stealing of motor vehicles, burglary, arson, and property damage.
Whitby Crime Rates by Offences Division
| Division | Number of Crimes | Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents) |
|---|---|---|
| Offences against the person | 4 | 397 |
| Offences against Property | 13 | 1291 |
| Other Offences | 27 | 2681 |
| Total | 44 | 4369 |
Whitby 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 251
In Whitby
1 in 45
In Western Australia
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Whitby vs Western Australia
Whitby population: 1007
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 | 2 | 40758 | 199 | 1532 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 6342 | 99 | 238 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1507 | 0 | 57 |
| Deprivation of Liberty | 0 | 252 | 0 | 9 |
| Threatening Behaviour | 1 | 8463 | 99 | 318 |
Whitby 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 76
In Whitby
1 in 20
In Western Australia
Crimes Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Against Property offences: Whitby vs Western Australia
Whitby population: 1007
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 | 7 | 72011 | 695 | 2707 |
| Stealing of Motor Vehicles | 0 | 6391 | 0 | 240 |
| Burglary/Break and enter | 3 | 22051 | 298 | 829 |
| Arson | 0 | 956 | 0 | 36 |
| Property Damage | 3 | 26856 | 298 | 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: Whitby 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 | 0 | 20651 | 0 | 776 |
| Graffiti | 0 | 2017 | 0 | 76 |
| Fraud & Related Offences | 2 | 31229 | 199 | 1174 |
| Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 3 | 12556 | 298 | 472 |
Whitby Crimes per Square KM
How many murders in Whitby in 2022?
According to Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), there were 0 homicides in Whitby in 2022. It’s important to note that this figure includes all homicides, not just murders.
What’s the most common crime in Whitby?
According to the latest available data from Western Australia Police Force (WAPOL), the most common type of crime in Whitby is stealing.
What is the crime rate in Whitby?
The overall crime rate in Whitby, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4369 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 Whitby a safe place to live in?
Whitby is safer than 88% 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, Whitby is safer than 90% of other suburbs in the state which are considered very high safety scores in Western Australia.
Total Crime Stats of Whitby
| Division | Subdivision | Year (2021) | Year (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against The Person | Homicide | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Sexual Offences | 1 | 1 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Family) | 3 | 2 |
| Against The Person | Assault (Non-Family) | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Family) | 0 | 1 |
| Against The Person | Threatening Behaviour (Non-Family) | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Deprivation of Liberty | 0 | 0 |
| Against The Person | Robbery | 0 | 0 |
| Aganst Property | Dwelling Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Aganst Property | Non-Dwelling Burglary | 2 | 2 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing of Motor Vehicle | 1 | 0 |
| Aganst Property | Stealing | 5 | 7 |
| Aganst Property | Property Damage | 3 | 3 |
| Aganst Property | Arson | 0 | 0 |
| Other Offences | Drug Offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other Offences | Graffiti | 0 | 0 |
| Other Offences | Fraud & Related Offences | 0 | 2 |
| Other Offences | Breach of Violence Restraint Order | 4 | 3 |
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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