THE latest crime statistics for 2024 released by WA Police last week have revealed that Midland has been placed just behind Perth and Northbridge.

While Perth has seen a 12 per cent decrease and Northbridge a three per cent increase, Midland recorded a 4.5 per cent increase, pushing it up the list ahead of Cannington.

The Midland police district encompasses an area of 125sqkm and includes the subdistricts of Ellenbrook, Ballajura, Kiara, Forrestfield, Mundaring and Midland.

In the Midland police district, the latest figures from July to December 2024 show two homicides from driving causing death, 197 sexual offences, 1350 family assaults, of which 311 were considered serious and 666 assaults, of which 246 were considered serious.

There were 420 cases of family threatening behaviour, of which 81 involved possessing weapons to cause fear, with threatening behaviour outside family accounting for 279 cases, of which 126 involved weapons.

During the six-month period there were nine cases of depravation of liberty and 72 cases of robbery, of which six were from local businesses, bringing the total of offences against the person to 3082.

Of a total of 5381 offences against property in the period there were 676 burglaries, of which 480 were from homes, 238 motor vehicle thefts, and 752 thefts from vehicles.

Shoplifting accounted for 1575 offences, 425 cases of stealing from a dwelling and six cases of stealing as a servant.

There were 1114 property damage offences, of which 326 involved criminal damage.

Arson resulted in 41 cases of which were causing damage by fire and five cases of causing bushfires.

There were 928 fraud offences, of which 780 involved credit cards and 68 cases of graffiti.

Meanwhile, Midland detectives are seeking information from the public in relation to a firearm incident that occurred last Saturday, March 1.

Around 10.45pm, the victim, a 42-year-old male, was inside his Kurrden Way home in Swan View when a number of rounds of ammunition were discharged towards the house.

Two vehicles parked at the front of the property sustained damage as a result.

Detectives believe that an off-road trail bike was seen in the area around the time of the incident.

The victim, who was the sole occupant of the home, was not injured and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

It is believed this is an isolated incident with both parties known to each other.

There are no ongoing public safety concerns.

Midland detectives are appealing for anyone with any information regarding the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au

People reporting information to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous if they wish.

CCTV or dash camera footage of Kurrden Way and surrounds between 10.30pm and 11pm can be uploaded directly to investigators via this link - https://wapf.au.evidence.com/axon/community request/public/010325233511381