Planning travel to Perth? Speak with a security consultant.
Perth presents a low risk profile for visiting executives: violent crime rates are low across the city, per WA Police Force Crime Statistics 2024. The city’s position as a global centre for the mining and resources sector means that prominent principals may face discreet intelligence-gathering activity, and low-profile close protection is an appropriate baseline for high-value corporate visits. The FCDO advises normal precautions for Australia (2026), and the US State Department rates the country at Level 1.
For principals requiring close protection in Perth, all operators must hold a current licence under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996, administered by WA Police Force Licensing Services, and close personal protection specifically requires the security bodyguard licence. Our executive protection services in Perth cover the CBD, the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Subiaco. Vetted security drivers in Perth cover PER airport arrivals and transfers to Fremantle and regional sites. For regional context, see our briefing for Sydney.
What are the main security threats in Perth?
Opportunistic property crime
WA Police Force Crime Statistics 2024: Perth records low violent crime rates overall; opportunistic theft and vehicle-related property offences occur in the CBD and inner suburbs.
Mining-sector targeting
WA Police Force intelligence briefings 2024: Perth's role as a global mining and resources hub means some senior resources-sector executives face targeted intelligence-gathering activity; discreet close protection is advisable for prominent principals.
Geographic isolation
Perth is one of the world's most geographically isolated major cities; medical evacuation and rapid specialist reinforcement require advance planning given distance from east-coast Australian hubs.
Vetted operators with direct experience in Perth
What security services are available in Perth?
Executive Protection
Close protection for principals attending corporate meetings in the Perth CBD, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, and at major resources-sector venues.
Security Drivers
Vetted drivers covering PER airport arrivals, hotel transfers across the CBD and Subiaco, and transfers to Fremantle or regional sites.
Residential Security
Static and mobile residential security for Subiaco, Claremont, and Cottesloe properties, including hotel suite security surveys for visiting principals.
Event Security
Close protection and venue security for corporate events at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and major mining-sector conference venues.
What are the rules for private security in Perth?
Key regulatory requirements for operating security services in Perth.
Firearms Policy
Under section 41 of the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996, a person other than a police officer must not act as an armed security bodyguard except under a written authority from the Commissioner of Police given with the Minister's approval, or as authorised under Commonwealth law. Firearms themselves are licensed under the Firearms Act 2024, which took effect on 31 March 2025.
Licensing
WA Police Force Licensing Services licenses private security under the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 and its 1997 Regulations. A security bodyguard is a person who for remuneration escorts another person as a guard or protector (section 14A), and acting as one without a security bodyguard's licence is an offence with a fine of up to $15,000 (section 18A). Applicants need a current first aid certificate and approved training. A business that supplies security bodyguards needs a security agent licence.
Foreign Operators
People who ordinarily live in another Australian state or territory may apply for a temporary licence of up to 1 year, which cannot be renewed (section 42A). The Act makes no equivalent provision for people from overseas, so paid bodyguard work in Western Australia needs a WA licence.
Sources, checked : Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996 (WA), as at 31 March 2025, sections 14A, 18A, 41 and 42A (legislation.wa.gov.au); business.gov.au (ABLIS), Western Australia security bodyguard licence; business.gov.au (ABLIS), Western Australia security agent licence; Government of Western Australia, new firearm reforms take effect.
Which areas of Perth carry elevated risk?
Lower-Risk Areas
- Perth CBD (St Georges Terrace, Hay Street Mall): primary corporate and hotel zone, consistently low ambient crime per WAPOL 2024.
- Subiaco and Claremont: established upscale residential and commercial areas, well-policed, preferred for HNWI executive accommodation.
- Fremantle (business hours): major port and heritage precinct, busy with corporate activity during working hours.
Elevated-Risk Areas
- Northbridge entertainment precinct after midnight: WAPOL 2024 records elevated alcohol-related incidents and property crime after midnight on weekends.
- Remote mining site corridors outside the city: access routes to major mine sites require bespoke route assessment and communications planning.
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Request ConsultationWho do you call in an emergency in Perth?
Emergency services
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WA Police Force (non-emergency)
131 444
Royal Perth Hospital
08-9224-2244
What travel advisories apply to Perth?
- FCDO advises normal precautions for Australia (2026); no travel restriction applies to Perth.
- US State Department Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) for Australia as of 2026.
- Perth Airport (PER) is approximately 15km east of the CBD; allow 20-35 minutes under normal conditions and up to 50 minutes during peak hours on the Great Eastern Highway. Pre-survey your arrival route before departure.
- Royal Perth Hospital (08-9224-2244) is the principal trauma centre for the CBD. Fiona Stanley Hospital (08-6152-2222) serves the southern and western suburbs. Medical evacuation to the east coast of Australia requires dedicated air medical services.
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This page is published by CloseProtectionHire.com and written to editorial standards overseen by James Calloway, Senior Security Consultant (regulation, licensing, vetting and risk frameworks) and Marcus Webb, Security Operations Adviser (operational close protection, secure transport and city-specific safety).
Threat, regulatory and emergency information is sourced to named, dated authorities such as the FCDO, the US State Department and national licensing bodies. Last updated . See how we verify.