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Crime rate in Salisbury, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 66/100

(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 11,136 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2,318 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 8,210 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
57.22 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
67.2% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
85.31% 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 2025 in Salisbury there were 4,412 reported cases of Theft.

    4,412

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 2,233 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2,233

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 2,085 reported cases of Property damage.

    2,085

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 1,031 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1,031

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 642 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    642

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 375 reported cases of Deception.

    375

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 143 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    143

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 59 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    59

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 53 reported cases of Robbery.

    53

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 40 reported cases of Arson.

    40

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 31 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    31

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 20 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    20

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 10 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    10

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Salisbury there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Salisbury

    1 in 62

    In 2025 in Salisbury your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • 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

  • Salisbury

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in Salisbury your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Salisbury rank in crime?

Salisbury lga is ranked 66/100 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?

4,412 Theft cases were reported in Salisbury in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Salisbury?

Crime in Salisbury has decreased by 5.19% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Salisbury in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Salisbury in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Salisbury?

The least safe suburb in Salisbury is Globe Derby Park, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Salisbury?

The safest suburb in Salisbury is Salisbury 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 Globe Derby Park, Bolivar and Elizabeth Vale.


Suburbs in Salisbury

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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