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Crime rate in West Torrens, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 46/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 66,871 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 36.49 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 5,126 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.66 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 676 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,212 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.11 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
62.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
49.9% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
84.31% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year West Torrens crime trends

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West Torrens crime compared

Top crime types in West Torrens:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 2,822 reported cases of Theft.

    2,822

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 798 reported cases of Property damage.

    798

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 620 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    620

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 592 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    592

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 173 reported cases of Deception.

    173

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 61 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    61

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 20 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 18 reported cases of Robbery.

    18

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 14 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    14

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 4 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in West Torrens there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Torrens

    1 in 99

    In 2023 in West Torrens your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 99

  • SA

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • West Torrens

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in West Torrens your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does West Torrens rank in crime?

West Torrens lga is ranked 46/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Torrens a safe lga?

West Torrens lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in West Torrens?

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

What is the most reported crime in West Torrens?

2,822 Theft cases were reported in West Torrens in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Torrens?

Crime in West Torrens has increased by 3.06% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Torrens in 2023?

There were 4 Homicide and related offences cases in West Torrens in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in West Torrens?

The least safe suburb in West Torrens is Adelaide Airport, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in West Torrens?

The safest suburb in West Torrens is Lockleys, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are West Torrens crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in West Torrens by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Adelaide Airport, Mile End South and Hilton (SA).


Suburbs in West Torrens

The data is based on annual 2023 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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