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As of October 2026, Perth scores 86/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Perth remains a safe city for visitors with low violent crime and effective policing. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
Australia · Assessed 13 October 2026
86
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:24:13Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Australia: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-09T09:34:08.6817882-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
City SignalCity Geocoding
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are infrequent and mainly occur in isolated areas late at night; visitors face minimal risk in tourist zones.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching happen in busy spots like Fremantle markets, Perth CBD, and on public transport during peak hours.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
83/100
Visitors generally feel safe walking alone during daylight, with Numbeo data showing 75/100 confidence in safety during the day, though night-time walking alone scores lower at 42/100.
Yes. Perth remains a safe city for visitors with low violent crime and effective policing.
Perth's safety profile is strong, with low homicide and terrorism risks, though visitors should stay alert for petty theft in crowded areas and occasional protests near the city centre. Recent incidents include a plaza evacuation in January 2026 and ongoing demonstrations against the defence expo in October 2026, both non-violent and well-managed by authorities.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Perth presents a low-risk environment for visitors, with violent crime rare and terrorism virtually absent. The city’s safety is reinforced by strong governance, effective policing, and normal security precautions advised by multiple governments. While the homicide rate is low at 0.9 per 100k, visitors should remain cautious about petty theft, particularly in high-traffic areas such as Fremantle markets and the Perth CBD, where pickpocketing and bag-snatching are reported as moderate risks. Recent events in October 2026 include peaceful protests against the defence expo, which prompted temporary security zones but did not escalate into violence, and a January 2026 plaza evacuation following a non-explosive device incident, both handled swiftly by authorities. Travellers are advised to stay alert in crowds, use licensed transport, and avoid leaving belongings unattended. Overall, Perth offers a secure experience for visitors who exercise standard urban awareness.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 8 Perth districts for visitors: 4 safer, 4 needing caution. See them plotted on the Perth safety map.
Perth CBDcautionGenerally safe by day; pickpocketing risk increases at night and during large events like the October 2026 defence expo protests.
NorthbridgecautionEntertainment hub with moderate petty theft risk; avoid walking alone late at night due to occasional alcohol-related incidents.
BurswoodcautionEntertainment precinct around Crown Perth; safe during events but increased petty theft risk in crowds and carparks after dark.
ArmadalecautionOuter southern suburb with higher property crime reports; exercise caution, especially at night and near transit hubs.
FremantlesaferTourist-friendly port city with low crime; well-patrolled and popular with visitors, especially during daylight hours.
SubiacosaferAffluent inner suburb with low violent crime; safe for walking day and night, though standard precautions advised for belongings.
Mount LawleysaferTrendy residential area with good safety record; popular with locals and visitors, minimal reports of serious crime.
RockinghamsaferCoastal suburb south of Perth; generally safe for visitors, with low violent crime and family-friendly beaches.
07 · After Dark
Mugging and armed robbery are infrequent and mainly occur in isolated areas late at night; visitors face minimal risk in tourist zones.
After dark, be most careful around Perth CBD, Northbridge, Burswood, Armadale. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Perth remains a safe city for visitors with low violent crime and effective policing. Perth's safety profile is strong, with low homicide and terrorism risks, though visitors should stay alert for petty theft in crowded areas and occasional protests near the city centre. Recent incidents include a plaza evacuation in January 2026 and ongoing demonstrations against the defence expo in October 2026, both non-violent and well-managed by authorities. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Perth 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.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Perth ranks #9 of 9 Australia destinations we've assessed, scoring 86/100. See the Australia safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 14+ 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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