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Crime rate in Mitcham, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    66,083

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    71.33 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,515

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    38.06

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    330

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    2,024

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    4.99

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    30.63

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    17.3%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    54.53%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 1,350 cases of Theft.

    1,350

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 439 cases of Property damage.

    439

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 304 cases of Assault and related offences.

    304

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 235 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    235

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 119 cases of Deception.

    119

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 34 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    34

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 10 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 8 cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 8 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 7 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mitcham

    1 in 200

    In 2023 in Mitcham your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 200

  • SA

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Mitcham

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in Mitcham your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mitcham rank in crime?

Mitcham lga is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mitcham a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Mitcham?

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

What is the most reported crime in Mitcham?

1,350 Theft cases were reported in Mitcham in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mitcham?

Crime in Mitcham has increased by 11.98% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mitcham in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Mitcham in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Mitcham?

The least safe suburb in Mitcham is Hawthorndene, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Mitcham?

The safest suburb in Mitcham is Leawood Gardens, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Mitcham crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Mitcham by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hawthorndene, Craigburn Farm and Glenalta.


Suburbs in Mitcham

The data is based on annual 2023 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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