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Crime rate in Lower Eyre Peninsula, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,864 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4,119.29 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 88 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 15.01 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 62 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
5.43% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
4.83% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Lower Eyre Peninsula crime trends

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Lower Eyre Peninsula crime compared

Top crime types in Lower Eyre Peninsula:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula there were 29 reported cases of Theft.

    29

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula there were 18 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Lower Eyre Peninsula

    1 in 309

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 309

  • 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

  • Lower Eyre Peninsula

    1 in 95

    In 2024 in Lower Eyre Peninsula your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 95

  • 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 Lower Eyre Peninsula rank in crime?

Lower Eyre Peninsula lga is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Lower Eyre Peninsula a safe lga?

Lower Eyre Peninsula lga is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Lower Eyre Peninsula?

The top crime types in Lower Eyre Peninsula are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Lower Eyre Peninsula?

29 Theft cases were reported in Lower Eyre Peninsula in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Lower Eyre Peninsula?

Crime in Lower Eyre Peninsula has decreased by 43.95% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Lower Eyre Peninsula in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Lower Eyre Peninsula in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Lower Eyre Peninsula?

The least safe suburb in Lower Eyre Peninsula is Whites River, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Lower Eyre Peninsula?

The safest suburb in Lower Eyre Peninsula is Yeelanna, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Lower Eyre Peninsula crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Lower Eyre Peninsula by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Whites River, Kellidie Bay and Sleaford.


Suburbs in Lower Eyre Peninsula

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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