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Crime rate in Elliston, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,056 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,126.07 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 30 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 28.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 24 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
1.41% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
34.61% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Elliston crime trends

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Elliston crime compared

Top crime types in Elliston:


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Elliston there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Elliston there were 6 reported cases of Theft.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Elliston there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

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

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Elliston there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Elliston there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Elliston there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Elliston

    1 in 528

    In 2025 in Elliston your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 528

  • 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

  • Elliston

    1 in 44

    In 2025 in Elliston your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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 Elliston rank in crime?

Elliston lga is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Elliston a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Elliston?

The top crime types in Elliston are Property damage, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Elliston?

10 Property damage cases were reported in Elliston in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Elliston?

Crime in Elliston has increased by 50% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Elliston in 2025?

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

What is the least safe suburb in Elliston?

The least safe suburb in Elliston is Venus Bay (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Elliston?

The safest suburb in Elliston is Murdinga, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Elliston crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Elliston by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Venus Bay (SA), Mount Wedge and Port Kenny.


Suburbs in Elliston

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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