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Crime rate in Peterborough, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 56/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,641 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,265.26 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 85 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 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
15.23 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.25 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
64.39% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
49.09% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Peterborough crime trends

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Peterborough crime compared

Top crime types in Peterborough:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Peterborough there were 24 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    24

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Peterborough there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Peterborough there were 14 reported cases of Theft.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    10

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Peterborough there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Peterborough there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Peterborough there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Peterborough

    1 in 66

    In 2024 in Peterborough your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Peterborough

    1 in 34

    In 2024 in Peterborough your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Peterborough rank in crime?

Peterborough lga is ranked 56/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Peterborough a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Peterborough?

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

What is the most reported crime in Peterborough?

24 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Peterborough in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Peterborough?

Crime in Peterborough has decreased by 24.11% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Peterborough in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Peterborough in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Peterborough?

The least safe suburb in Peterborough is Ucolta, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Peterborough?

The safest suburb in Peterborough is Sunnybrae, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Peterborough crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Peterborough by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ucolta, Yongala and Peterborough (SA).


Suburbs in Peterborough

The data is based on annual 2024 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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