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Crime rate in Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 25/100

(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 108 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 21.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 36 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 69 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.32 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
26.16% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
14.08% 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:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island there were 34 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    34

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island there were 34 reported cases of Theft.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island there were 28 reported cases of Property damage.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Kangaroo Island

    1 in 137

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • 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

  • Kangaroo Island

    1 in 71

    In 2025 in Kangaroo Island your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 71

  • 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 Kangaroo Island rank in crime?

Kangaroo Island lga is ranked 25/100 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 Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Kangaroo Island?

34 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Kangaroo Island in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Kangaroo Island?

Crime in Kangaroo Island has decreased by 14.29% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Kangaroo Island in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Kangaroo Island in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Kangaroo Island?

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

What is the safest suburb in Kangaroo Island?

The safest suburb in Kangaroo Island is Wisanger, 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 Cuttlefish Bay, Deep Creek (SA) and Brown Beach.


Suburbs in Kangaroo Island

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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