Cobden Safety Snapshot

The annual total crime rate in Cobden is 25.4453 crimes per thousand residents, placing it at rank 7 within West Coast Region. The overall crime trend in the area has remained the same in recent months with criminal activity peaking in February 2022, March 2022, July 2023.

Offence breakdown · past 12 months

Based on total incidents. Updated October 2025.

• Burglary 40.5%
  Burglary accounts for 40.5 percent of incidents.
• Assault 30.4%
  Assault accounts for 30.4 percent of incidents.
• Theft 24.4%
  Theft accounts for 24.4 percent of incidents.
• Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion 3.0%
  Robbery, Blackmail, And Extortion accounts for 3.0 percent of incidents.
• Sexual Offences 1.8%
  Sexual Offences accounts for 1.8 percent of incidents.

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FAQ

• Is Cobden a safe suburb to live in?

  Cobden ranks in the top 21 of suburbs in West Coast Region for safety, with most crime being non-violent property offences.

• What is the crime rate in Cobden?

  The annual crime rate in Cobden is 25.4453 per 1,000 residents.

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