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Crime rate in Mount Barker, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 38,818 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 574.06 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 926 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 23.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 234 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 615 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.84 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
19.11% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
17.3% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Barker crime trends

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Mount Barker crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Barker:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 320 reported cases of Theft.

    320

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 227 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    227

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 178 reported cases of Property damage.

    178

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 86 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    86

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 45 reported cases of Deception.

    45

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 30 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 20 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Mount Barker there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Barker

    1 in 166

    In 2025 in Mount Barker your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 166

  • 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

  • Mount Barker

    1 in 63

    In 2025 in Mount Barker your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • 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 Mount Barker rank in crime?

Mount Barker lga is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Barker a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Mount Barker?

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

What is the most reported crime in Mount Barker?

320 Theft cases were reported in Mount Barker in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Mount Barker?

Crime in Mount Barker has decreased by 12.31% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Mount Barker in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Barker in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Mount Barker?

The least safe suburb in Mount Barker is Totness, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Mount Barker?

The safest suburb in Mount Barker is Biggs Flat, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Mount Barker crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Mount Barker by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Totness, Flaxley and St Ives (SA).


Suburbs in Mount Barker

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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