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Crime rate in Northern Areas, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,530 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,911.60 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 71 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 15.67 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 16 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 48 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.53 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
25.15% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
5.43% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Northern Areas crime trends

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Northern Areas crime compared

Top crime types in Northern Areas:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Northern Areas there were 20 reported cases of Theft.

    20

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Northern Areas there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Northern Areas there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Northern Areas there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Northern Areas there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Northern Areas there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Northern Areas there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Northern Areas

    1 in 283

    In 2024 in Northern Areas your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 283

  • 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

  • Northern Areas

    1 in 94

    In 2024 in Northern Areas your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 94

  • 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 Northern Areas rank in crime?

Northern Areas lga is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Northern Areas a safe lga?

Northern Areas lga is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Northern Areas?

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

What is the most reported crime in Northern Areas?

20 Theft cases were reported in Northern Areas in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Northern Areas?

Crime in Northern Areas has decreased by 36.61% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Northern Areas in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Northern Areas in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Northern Areas?

The least safe suburb in Northern Areas is Caltowie West, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Northern Areas?

The safest suburb in Northern Areas is Yacka, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Northern Areas crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Northern Areas by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Caltowie West, Gladstone (SA) and Laura (SA).


Suburbs in Northern Areas

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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