Crime & Safety Overview
Safety: People
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Safety: Property
4 / 10
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Overall Safety
4 / 10
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Cable Beach is generally considered an unsafe suburb compared to other suburbs in Broome. Crime rates are below the Greater Broome average, with Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Burglary the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have decreased by 18.86%, and Property crime rates have decreased by 1.35%.
As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.
Violent Crime
Greater Broome Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Broome |
|---|---|---|
| Antisocial Behaviour | 2,370.5 | 3,426.1 |
| Assault | 6,781.8 | 11,434.2 |
| Sexual Assault | 439.6 | 744.8 |
| Robbery | 62.8 | 125.1 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0|
| Total | 9,654.7 | 15,730.2 |
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Property Crime
Greater Broome Crime Rate (Benchmark)
CrimeCalculated per 100,000 residents | Latest Rate | Greater Broome |
|---|---|---|
| Theft | 3,438 | 7,668.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1,177.4 | 1,400.2 |
| Burglary | 3,940.3 | 4,010 |
| Property Damage | 2,794.3 | 3,950.4 |
| Arson | 94.2 | 160.9 |
| Total | 11,444.2 | 17,190 |
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Key Statistics
Violent Crime Ranked:
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Property Crime Ranked:
3 / 4