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Crime rate in Salisbury, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 59/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 143,491 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 136.90 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 11,745 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 81.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,462 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8,795 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
61.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
82.09% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
83.9% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Salisbury crime trends

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Salisbury crime compared

Top crime types in Salisbury:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 5,945 reported cases of Theft.

    5,945

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 2,350 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,350

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 1,878 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,878

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 972 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    972

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 321 reported cases of Deception.

    321

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 146 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    146

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 55 reported cases of Robbery.

    55

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 28 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    28

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 26 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    26

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 21 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    21

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Salisbury there were 3 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Salisbury

    1 in 58

    In 2024 in Salisbury your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 58

  • 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

  • Salisbury

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in Salisbury your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 Salisbury rank in crime?

Salisbury lga is ranked 59/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Salisbury a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Salisbury?

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

What is the most reported crime in Salisbury?

5,945 Theft cases were reported in Salisbury in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Salisbury?

Crime in Salisbury has decreased by 3.23% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Salisbury in 2024?

There were 3 Homicide and related offences cases in Salisbury in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Salisbury?

The least safe suburb in Salisbury is Bolivar, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Salisbury?

The safest suburb in Salisbury is Gulfview Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Salisbury crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Salisbury by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bolivar, Elizabeth Vale and Edinburgh.


Suburbs in Salisbury

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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