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Crime rate in Barunga West, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,472 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,314.95 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 75 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 30.34 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 57 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.06 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
11.87% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
36.42% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Barunga West crime trends

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Barunga West crime compared

Top crime types in Barunga West:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Barunga West there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Barunga West there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Barunga West there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Barunga West there were 12 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    12

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Barunga West there were 3 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Barunga West there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Barunga West there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Barunga West

    1 in 206

    In 2025 in Barunga West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 206

  • 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

  • Barunga West

    1 in 43

    In 2025 in Barunga West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 43

  • 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 Barunga West rank in crime?

Barunga West lga is ranked 25/100 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 Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Barunga West?

21 Theft cases were reported in Barunga West in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Barunga West?

Crime in Barunga West has decreased by 6.25% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Barunga West in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Barunga West in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Barunga West?

The least safe suburb in Barunga West is South Hummocks, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Barunga West?

The safest suburb in Barunga West is Ward Hill, 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 South Hummocks, Melton (SA) and Kulpara.


Suburbs in Barunga West

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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