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Crime rate in Charles Sturt, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 123,859 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 57.62 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 9,495 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.66 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,486 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7,546 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
60.92 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
52.31% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
85.71% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Charles Sturt crime trends

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Charles Sturt crime compared

Top crime types in Charles Sturt:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 4,941 reported cases of Theft.

    4,941

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 1,554 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,554

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 1,407 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,407

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 1,051 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,051

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 324 reported cases of Deception.

    324

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 126 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    126

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 38 reported cases of Robbery.

    38

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 30 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    30

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    13

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Charles Sturt

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • SA

    1 in 73

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Charles Sturt

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in Charles Sturt your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Charles Sturt rank in crime?

Charles Sturt lga is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Charles Sturt a safe lga?

Charles Sturt lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Charles Sturt?

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

What is the most reported crime in Charles Sturt?

4,941 Theft cases were reported in Charles Sturt in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Charles Sturt?

Crime in Charles Sturt has decreased by 4.5% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Charles Sturt in 2024?

There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in Charles Sturt in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Charles Sturt?

The least safe suburb in Charles Sturt is Kilkenny, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Charles Sturt?

The safest suburb in Charles Sturt is Fulham Gardens, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Charles Sturt crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Charles Sturt by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Kilkenny, Hindmarsh (SA) and Ovingham.


Suburbs in Charles Sturt

The data is based on annual 2024 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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