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Crime rate in Mitcham, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 66,083 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 71.33 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,515 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 330 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,024 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.99 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.63 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
17.3% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
54.53% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Mitcham crime trends

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Mitcham crime compared

Top crime types in Mitcham:


  • Theft

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

    1,350

  • Property damage

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

    439

  • Assault and related offences

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

    304

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    235

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 119 reported cases of Deception.

    119

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    34

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    10

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Mitcham there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    8

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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 Leawood Gardens, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Mitcham?

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

Where are Mitcham crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Mitcham by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Leawood Gardens, Bedford Park and Lynton.


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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