| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
177,916 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
548.41 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
8,802 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
49.47 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
2,177 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
6,079 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
12.24 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
34.17 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
54.93% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
60.36% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 3,004 reported cases of Theft.
3,004
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 2,091 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
2,091
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 1,944 reported cases of Property damage.
1,944
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 774 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
774
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 318 reported cases of Deception.
318
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 301 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
301
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 144 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
144
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 60 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
60
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 56 reported cases of Arson.
56
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 48 reported cases of Robbery.
48
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 24 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
24
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 19 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
19
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 15 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
15
In 2025 in Onkaparinga there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
4
1 in 82
In 2025 in Onkaparinga your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 82
1 in 74
In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 29
In 2025 in Onkaparinga your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 29
1 in 22
In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Onkaparinga lga is ranked 47/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Onkaparinga lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Onkaparinga are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.
3,004 Theft cases were reported in Onkaparinga in 2025.
Crime in Onkaparinga has decreased by 3.77% from 2024 to 2025.
There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in Onkaparinga in 2025.
The least safe suburb in Onkaparinga is Christie Downs, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Onkaparinga is The Range (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Onkaparinga by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Christie Downs, Noarlunga Centre and Lonsdale.
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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