📮 Beverley postcode: 6304

Crime & Safety in Beverley, WA: 2026 Guide

Beverley, Western Australia· Shire of Beverley· 6304
Beverley has moderate crime levels — typical for its regionUpdated 13 Mar 2026

Safety Score

5.0/10

Beverley has moderate crime levels — typical for its region

Key Facts

Safety Rating
Beverley has a medium safety profile
Property Crime Context
Property crime is monitored by state police — check local data for trends
Suburb
Beverley, WA
Home Buyer Consideration
Safety data helps inform your property decision
Postcode
6304
Highest high-risk exposure
12.1% of land (bushfire)

Crime & Safety Analysis

Beverley in Western Australia provides a medium crime and safety profile for home buyers and residents. Understanding local crime patterns — including property crime, theft from vehicles, and malicious damage — is an important part of property due diligence in any Australian suburb.

Crime rates in Beverley reflect broader patterns across Western Australia. Property crime including burglary and theft is the most common offence type in Australian suburbs. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that property crime rates have declined nationally over the past decade, though trends vary by state and region.

For home buyers considering Beverley, safety considerations extend beyond crime statistics. Factors such as street lighting, neighbourhood watch programs, property fencing and security, and proximity to police stations all contribute to the lived experience of safety. Local council websites often publish community safety initiatives and crime prevention information specific to Beverley.

Beyond crime and safety, climate risk is an increasingly important factor for property buyers in Beverley. Check your specific property's climate risk profile including flood, bushfire, and extreme heat exposure using ClimateNest's address-level analysis tool.

Beverley (postcode 6304) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (12.1% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (10.7% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (7.7% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Beverley — individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Develop a Bushfire Management Plan

Immediate

Create a comprehensive bushfire management plan for the community, including evacuation routes, firebreaks, and community education programs.

Est. cost: Medium

Implement Heatwave Preparedness Strategies

Near-term

Establish cooling centers, provide public awareness campaigns on heat safety, and ensure vulnerable residents have access to support during heatwaves.

Est. cost: Low

Upgrade Flood Defenses

Near-term

Improve drainage infrastructure, construct levees or flood walls along the Avon River, and implement early warning systems for flooding.

Est. cost: High

Promote Water Conservation

Long-term

Encourage water-wise gardening, implement water restrictions during dry periods, and invest in water-efficient technologies.

Est. cost: Low

Community Education Programs

Long-term

Run workshops and distribute information on climate change risks and adaptation strategies to empower residents to take action.

Est. cost: Low

Council & Emergency Services

Shire of Beverley
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 13 March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverley a safe suburb to live in?

Beverley in Western Australia has a medium overall safety profile. Crime rates vary within suburbs — specific streets or areas may have different safety characteristics. Local police crime mapping tools and neighbourhood reports provide street-level insight. Consider visiting Beverley at different times of day and talking to local residents for a complete picture.

What is the crime rate in Beverley?

Crime rates for Beverley should be sourced from the official crime statistics agency for Western Australia — the WA Police Force. These agencies publish annual crime data at suburb and LGA level covering offences including burglary, theft, assault, and malicious damage.

How does Beverley compare to other suburbs in Western Australia for safety?

Beverley sits within the broader safety context of Western Australia. Each suburb has unique characteristics that influence crime patterns — population density, proximity to transport hubs, commercial areas, and socioeconomic factors all play a role. The official Western Australia crime statistics agency provides suburb-level data for direct comparison.

What property crime should I be aware of in Beverley?

Property crime — including burglary, theft from motor vehicles, and malicious damage — is the most common offence type across Australian suburbs, including Beverley. Property-specific prevention measures such as security screens, sensor lighting, and video doorbells can significantly reduce risk. Check your specific property's climate and crime risk profile with ClimateNest.

What share of Beverley is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 12.1% of Beverley in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 74.3% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform — individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

Is Beverley Safe from Climate Risk?

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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