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Crime rate in Northern Areas, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 18/100

(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 70 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 15.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 24 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 39 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.30 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
14.89% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
3.42% 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:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 23 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    23

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 17 reported cases of Property damage.

    17

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 14 reported cases of Theft.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Northern Areas there were 1 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Northern Areas

    1 in 189

    In 2025 in Northern Areas your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 189

  • 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

  • Northern Areas

    1 in 116

    In 2025 in Northern Areas your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 116

  • 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 Northern Areas rank in crime?

Northern Areas lga is ranked 18/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Northern Areas?

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

What is the most reported crime in Northern Areas?

23 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Northern Areas in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Northern Areas?

Crime in Northern Areas has decreased by 1.41% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Northern Areas in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Northern Areas in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Northern Areas?

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

What is the safest suburb in Northern Areas?

The safest suburb in Northern Areas is Hacklins Corner, 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 Mannanarie, Gladstone (SA) and Spalding (SA).


Suburbs in Northern Areas

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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