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Is Churchlands safe? 🇦🇺
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Churchlands 🇦🇺
Australia · Assessed 14 November 2026
94
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime91/100GoodCrime index 47.4 / 100
Sentiment94/100GoodVery Positive
Advisories100Good
Stability86Good
Health86Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Australia: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-11-02T06:56:00.6760986-05:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Low risk
96
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
95 / 100 (Very Positive)
95
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
3k residents
94
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.9 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Australia0.9World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
95
Robbery / mugging
LowRobbery risk is very low in Churchlands, aligning with Australia's low national rates.
Pickpocketing
LowPickpocketing is not a significant concern in Churchlands, though general vigilance is always recommended.
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03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Very Positive
94/100
Reported feel95Very Positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk96Low risk
Travelers and residents alike report Churchlands as being exceptionally safe and pleasant, with a strong sense of security.
Yes, Churchlands is a very safe place for travelers.
Churchlands benefits from Australia's low crime rates and strong rule of law, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While the area itself shows very low crime statistics, awareness of general Australian travel scams and road safety is advised.
Recent developments
- Feb 2020Churchlands students were charged over an assault at a train station.— WAtoday
- Dec 2018A teenager was arrested after a car stolen from Churchlands was used in a crime spree.— The West Australian
Common scams
- Timeshare sales pitches (though not strictly a scam, they can be persistent)
- General tourist scams common in Australia, such as distraction thefts
Full briefing
Churchlands is a very safe destination, consistently rated highly for its low crime rates and strong community safety. Official government advisories for Australia, including those from the US, UK, and Canada, all recommend exercising normal precautions, reflecting the country's overall secure environment.
While Churchlands itself is noted as having a very low crime rate, with one source ranking it 10/100 for crime severity proportionate to population, it's prudent to be aware of general Australian travel risks. Recent incidents involving Churchlands students, such as an assault at a train station in February 2020 and a car theft in December 2018, highlight that while rare, such events can occur. Travelers should remain vigilant, especially regarding road safety, as traffic accidents are a noted risk factor.
For health, be aware of global alerts for Polio, Dengue, and Measles, and check current air quality, which is currently moderate. Australia is generally free of widespread scams targeting tourists, though persistent timeshare salespeople can be encountered. Familiarizing yourself with the emergency number 000 is advisable.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 5 Churchlands districts for visitors: 5 safer. See them plotted on the Churchlands safety map.
ChurchlandssaferGenerally considered a very safe residential suburb with low crime rates.
FloreatsaferAdjacent to Churchlands, Floreat is a well-established and safe residential area.
City BeachsaferA popular coastal suburb known for its safety and recreational activities.
WembleysaferA diverse and generally safe suburb with good amenities.
HerdsmansaferPrimarily a commercial and light industrial area, safe for daytime activities.
07 · After Dark
Is Churchlands safe at night?
Robbery risk is very low in Churchlands, aligning with Australia's low national rates.
No specific districts were flagged as no-go areas after dark, but the usual night-time rules apply: stay in lit, populated areas and keep your phone out of sight.
08 · Questions
Churchlands safety FAQ (2026)
Is Churchlands safe right now (2026)?
Yes, Churchlands is a very safe place for travelers. Churchlands benefits from Australia's low crime rates and strong rule of law, with official advisories recommending normal precautions. While the area itself shows very low crime statistics, awareness of general Australian travel scams and road safety is advised. (Assessed 14 November 2026.)
Is Churchlands safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Churchlands report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Churchlands should tourists avoid?
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
What are the most common scams in Churchlands (2026)?
- Timeshare sales pitches (though not strictly a scam, they can be persistent)
- General tourist scams common in Australia, such as distraction thefts
How does Churchlands compare with other places in Australia (2026)?
Churchlands ranks #1 of 9 Australia destinations we've assessed, scoring 94/100. See the Australia safety overview for the full list.
How is this churchlands safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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