Crime & Disadvantage Northam WA 6401

Crime & Safety in Northam WA 6401: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Northam

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, WA CRIME and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Field	Value	VS Regional WA	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	60.3%	Top 46%	Data for Dec 2014
Stealing Total	1 incident per 30.2 residents	Top 7%	39% to Dec 2022
Total Selected Offences Against The Person	1 incident per 19.7 residents	Top 25%	17% to Dec 2022

Disadvantage in Northam

Northam Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

Sample Graphic

The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Northam

22.5%

Regional WA

17.5%

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Field	Value	VS Regional WA	Trend
Alienation level	3.7	Bottom 8%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	2.7%	Top 12%	16% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$7,550	Top 15%	59% to Dec 2019
Public housing	7.8%	Top 4%	6% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 38%	10% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	290	Top 30%	15% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Northam

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, WA CRIME and Microburbs, 2007 - 2023

Northam

52.0

Regional WA

65.9

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