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Crime rate in Wattle Range, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 20/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,945 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,961.61 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 274 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 22.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 54 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 198 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.58 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
9.46% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
19.32% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Wattle Range crime trends

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Wattle Range crime compared

Top crime types in Wattle Range:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 81 reported cases of Theft.

    81

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 62 reported cases of Property damage.

    62

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 39 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    39

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 14 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 13 reported cases of Deception.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Wattle Range there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Wattle Range

    1 in 221

    In 2025 in Wattle Range your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 221

  • 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

  • Wattle Range

    1 in 60

    In 2025 in Wattle Range your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 Wattle Range rank in crime?

Wattle Range lga is ranked 20/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Wattle Range a safe lga?

Wattle Range lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Wattle Range?

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

What is the most reported crime in Wattle Range?

81 Theft cases were reported in Wattle Range in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Wattle Range?

Crime in Wattle Range has decreased by 25.95% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Wattle Range in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Wattle Range in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Wattle Range?

The least safe suburb in Wattle Range is Burrungule, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Wattle Range?

The safest suburb in Wattle Range is Wepar, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Wattle Range crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Wattle Range by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Burrungule, Glenroy (SA) and Millicent.


Suburbs in Wattle Range

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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