Crime & Safety Overview

Safety: People

9 / 10
0510

Safety: Property

8 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

9 / 10
0510

Moresby is generally considered a safer suburb compared to other suburbs in Geraldton. Crime rates are below the Greater Geraldton average, with Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Property Damage the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have decreased by 35.01%, and Property crime rates have increased by 33.33%.


As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.

Violent Crime

Greater Geraldton Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Geraldton

Antisocial Behaviour
97.22,215.8
Assault
874.64,897.5
Sexual Assault
291.5401.8
Robbery
0137.9
Homicide
04.8
Total1,263.37,657.8

Violent Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Property Crime

Greater Geraldton Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Geraldton

Theft
291.55,556.1
Motor Vehicle Theft
291.5394.7
Burglary
194.41,911.5
Property Damage
777.53,302.3
Arson
092.7
Total1,554.911,257.3

Property Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Key Statistics

Violent Crime Ranked:

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Property Crime Ranked:

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