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Crime rate in Adelaide, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population

    25,025

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size

    15.57 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes

    8,490

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people

    339.26

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes

    1,714

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes

    6,355

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people

    68.49

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people

    253.95

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes

    94.37%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes

    98.99%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 4,490 cases of Theft.

    4,490

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 1,620 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,620

  • Property damage

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 1,349 cases of Property damage.

    1,349

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 516 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    516

  • Deception

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 314 cases of Deception.

    314

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 97 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    97

  • Robbery

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 67 cases of Robbery.

    67

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 17 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    17

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 10 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 7 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2022 in Adelaide there were 3 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adelaide

    1 in 15

    In 2022 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 15

  • SA

    1 in 85

    In 2022 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • Australia

    1 in 105

    In 2022 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Adelaide

    1 in 4

    In 2022 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2022 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 31

    In 2022 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31


Frequenly Asked Questions

How does Adelaide rank in crime?

Adelaide lga is ranked 100/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Adelaide a safe lga?

Adelaide lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Adelaide?

The top crime types in Adelaide are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Adelaide?

4,490 Theft cases were reported in Adelaide in 2022.

Is crime increasing in Adelaide?

Crime in Adelaide has increased by 9.68% from 2021 to 2022.

How many murders were in Adelaide in 2022?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Adelaide in 2022.

What is the least safe suburb in Adelaide?

The least safe suburb in Adelaide is Adelaide, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Adelaide?

The safest suburb in Adelaide is North Adelaide, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Adelaide crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Adelaide by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Adelaide and North Adelaide.


Suburbs in Adelaide

The data is based on annual 2022 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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