In 2015, 1076 home burglaries, assaults and car thefts were recorded in the City of Armadale.

Gosnells (849 offences), Mandurah (765) and Rockingham (676) round out Perth’s top four crime spots according to last year’s crime figures.

Gary Adshead spoke to Henry Zelones, the Mayor of Armadale on the 6PR Morning Show, who admitted the problems in Armadale have been known for some time.