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Crime rate in Murray Bridge, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 68/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 21,707 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,649.21 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,625 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 468 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,056 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
21.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
48.65 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
87.73% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
73.84% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Murray Bridge crime trends

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Murray Bridge crime compared

Top crime types in Murray Bridge:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 563 reported cases of Theft.

    563

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 450 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    450

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 324 reported cases of Property damage.

    324

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 169 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    169

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 42 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    42

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 12 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    12

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Murray Bridge

    1 in 46

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 46

  • 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

  • Murray Bridge

    1 in 21

    In 2024 in Murray Bridge your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 21

  • 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 Murray Bridge rank in crime?

Murray Bridge lga is ranked 68/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Murray Bridge a safe lga?

Murray Bridge lga is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Murray Bridge?

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

What is the most reported crime in Murray Bridge?

563 Theft cases were reported in Murray Bridge in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Murray Bridge?

Crime in Murray Bridge has decreased by 11.64% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Murray Bridge in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Murray Bridge in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Murray Bridge?

The least safe suburb in Murray Bridge is Chapman Bore, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Murray Bridge?

The safest suburb in Murray Bridge is Woodlane, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Murray Bridge crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Murray Bridge by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Chapman Bore, Murray Bridge and Northern Heights.


Suburbs in Murray Bridge

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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