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Crime rate in Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,916 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,852.31 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 126 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 25.63 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 29 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 91 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.51 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
20.72% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
23.14% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Kangaroo Island crime trends

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Kangaroo Island crime compared

Top crime types in Kangaroo Island:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island there were 47 reported cases of Theft.

    47

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island there were 31 reported cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island there were 28 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island there were 13 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kangaroo Island

    1 in 170

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 170

  • 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

  • Kangaroo Island

    1 in 54

    In 2024 in Kangaroo Island your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 54

  • 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 Kangaroo Island rank in crime?

Kangaroo Island lga is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Kangaroo Island a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Kangaroo Island?

The top crime types in Kangaroo Island are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Kangaroo Island?

47 Theft cases were reported in Kangaroo Island in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Kangaroo Island?

Crime in Kangaroo Island has increased by 5.88% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Kangaroo Island in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Kangaroo Island in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Kangaroo Island?

The least safe suburb in Kangaroo Island is D'Estrees Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Kangaroo Island?

The safest suburb in Kangaroo Island is Kangaroo Head, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Kangaroo Island crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Kangaroo Island by crime crime rank and violent crimes are D'Estrees Bay, Gosse and Stun'Sail Boom.


Suburbs in Kangaroo Island

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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