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Crime rate in Charles Sturt, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 58/100

(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 9,225 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,513 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 7,217 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
58.27 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
54.12% 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 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 4,083 reported cases of Theft.

    4,083

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 1,620 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,620

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 1,434 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,434

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 924 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    924

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 568 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    568

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 336 reported cases of Deception.

    336

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 115 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    115

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 38 reported cases of Robbery.

    38

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 30 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    30

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 22 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    22

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 22 reported cases of Arson.

    22

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 14 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    14

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 14 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    14

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt there were 5 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    5


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Charles Sturt

    1 in 82

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82

  • 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

  • Charles Sturt

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in Charles Sturt your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Charles Sturt rank in crime?

Charles Sturt lga is ranked 58/100 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 very 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?

4,083 Theft cases were reported in Charles Sturt in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Charles Sturt?

Crime in Charles Sturt has decreased by 2.84% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Charles Sturt in 2025?

There were 5 Homicide and related offences cases in Charles Sturt in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Charles Sturt?

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

What is the safest suburb in Charles Sturt?

The safest suburb in Charles Sturt is Tennyson (SA), 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 Ovingham, Kilkenny and Ridleyton.


Suburbs in Charles Sturt

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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