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Crime rate in Adelaide, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 25,025 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15.57 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,863 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 354.17 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,033 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6,362 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
81.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
254.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
94.37% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
99.6% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Adelaide crime trends

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Adelaide crime compared

Top crime types in Adelaide:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 4,181 reported cases of Theft.

    4,181

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 1,952 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,952

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 1,267 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,267

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 522 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    522

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 374 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    374

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 298 reported cases of Deception.

    298

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 96 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    96

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 52 reported cases of Robbery.

    52

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 48 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    48

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 26 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    26

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 18 reported cases of Arson.

    18

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 16 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    16

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    11

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Adelaide there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adelaide

    1 in 12

    In 2025 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 12

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Adelaide

    1 in 4

    In 2025 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently 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?

4,181 Theft cases were reported in Adelaide in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Adelaide?

Crime in Adelaide has decreased by 3.07% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Adelaide in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Adelaide in 2025.

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 2025 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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