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Crime rate in Holdfast Bay, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 41/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 30,481 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.13 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,818 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 59.64 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 332 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,378 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.89 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
66.8% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
70.62% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Holdfast Bay crime trends

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Holdfast Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Holdfast Bay:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 919 reported cases of Theft.

    919

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 313 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    313

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 301 reported cases of Property damage.

    301

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 158 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    158

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 84 reported cases of Deception.

    84

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 6 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.

    6


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Holdfast Bay

    1 in 92

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 92

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Holdfast Bay

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in Holdfast Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Holdfast Bay rank in crime?

Holdfast Bay lga is ranked 41/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Holdfast Bay a safe lga?

Holdfast Bay lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Holdfast Bay?

The top crime types in Holdfast Bay are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Holdfast Bay?

919 Theft cases were reported in Holdfast Bay in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Holdfast Bay?

Crime in Holdfast Bay has decreased by 6.29% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Holdfast Bay in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Holdfast Bay in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Holdfast Bay?

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

What is the safest suburb in Holdfast Bay?

The safest suburb in Holdfast Bay is Somerton Park, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Holdfast Bay crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Holdfast Bay by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Glenelg (SA), Brighton (SA) and Hove.


Suburbs in Holdfast Bay

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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