Hon Adele Farina questions the Minister for Police about establishing a police sub-station in Withers, citing antisocial behaviour and crime. The Minister responds that Bunbury Police Station adequately covers Withers, crime statistics are not overly concerning, and WA Police monitors crime trends.

AnsweredQoN 145Legislative Council
Asked
25 June 2013
Portfolio
Police

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(1) In view of the Minister’s decision not to provide a police station at Capel or Dalyellup and the antisocial and criminal activity in Withers, will the Minister approve the establishment of a police sub-station at Withers? (2) If not, why not?

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Answered
13 August 2013
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Police
Response time
49 days
(1-2)
The suburb of Withers is 5.8 km/s from the Bunbury Police Station and South West District Police Complex, located in Stirling Street, Bunbury.
Bunbury Police Station provides a policing response to the suburb of Withers 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Currently the total offences for the City of Bunbury which includes the suburb of Withers are down
5.4%
on the same time last year. Total crime in the suburb of Withers has only increased by
3.2%
over the past 5 years and is not considered a concerning trend in context with population growth in the region. Also, WA Police continually monitor crime trends and initiate appropriate operational responses.

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