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Crime rate in Barunga West, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    2,472

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1,314.95 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    61

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    24.68

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    19

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

  • Property Crimes
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    36

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

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.69

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    14.56

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    35.41%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    14.69%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Barunga West there were 18 cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Barunga West there were 18 cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Barunga West there were 14 cases of Theft.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Barunga West there were 6 cases of Deception.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Barunga West there were 4 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Barunga West there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Barunga West

    1 in 130

    In 2023 in Barunga West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • SA

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Barunga West

    1 in 69

    In 2023 in Barunga West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 69

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Barunga West rank in crime?

Barunga West lga is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Barunga West a safe lga?

Barunga West lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Barunga West?

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

What is the most reported crime in Barunga West?

18 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Barunga West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Barunga West?

Crime in Barunga West has increased by 15.09% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Barunga West in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Barunga West in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Barunga West?

The least safe suburb in Barunga West is Melton (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Barunga West?

The safest suburb in Barunga West is Kulpara, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Barunga West crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Barunga West by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Melton (SA), Ward Hill and Thomas Plain.


Suburbs in Barunga West

The data is based on annual 2023 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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