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Crime rate in Barossa, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,454 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 967.15 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 307 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 16.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 76 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 198 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
7.65% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
6.04% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Barossa crime trends

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Barossa crime compared

Top crime types in Barossa:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 73 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    73

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 70 reported cases of Theft.

    70

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 67 reported cases of Property damage.

    67

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 51 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 10 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    10

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Barossa there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Barossa

    1 in 243

    In 2025 in Barossa your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 243

  • 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

  • Barossa

    1 in 93

    In 2025 in Barossa your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 93

  • 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 Barossa rank in crime?

Barossa lga is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Barossa a safe lga?

Barossa lga is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Barossa?

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

What is the most reported crime in Barossa?

73 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Barossa in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Barossa?

Crime in Barossa has decreased by 15.19% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Barossa in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Barossa in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Barossa?

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

What is the safest suburb in Barossa?

The safest suburb in Barossa is Mount Crawford, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Barossa crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Barossa by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bethany, Barossa Goldfields and Altona (SA).


Suburbs in Barossa

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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