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Crime rate in Mount Gambier, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 58/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 27,354 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 72.39 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,791 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.47 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 478 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,229 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.93 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.7% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
70.02% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Gambier crime trends

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Mount Gambier crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Gambier:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 657 reported cases of Theft.

    657

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 458 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    458

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 372 reported cases of Property damage.

    372

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 200 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    200

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 38 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    38

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 38 reported cases of Deception.

    38

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 10 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 6 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier there were 4 reported cases of Robbery.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Gambier

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Mount Gambier

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in Mount Gambier your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Gambier rank in crime?

Mount Gambier lga is ranked 58/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Gambier a safe lga?

Mount Gambier lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mount Gambier?

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

What is the most reported crime in Mount Gambier?

657 Theft cases were reported in Mount Gambier in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Mount Gambier?

Crime in Mount Gambier has increased by 4.25% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Mount Gambier in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Gambier in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Mount Gambier?

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

What is the safest suburb in Mount Gambier?

The safest suburb in Mount Gambier is Worrolong, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Mount Gambier crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Mount Gambier by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mount Gambier, Ob Flat and Worrolong.


Suburbs in Mount Gambier

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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