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Crime rate in West Torrens, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 44/100

(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 4,979 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 74.46 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 625 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,061 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
60.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
57.95% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
82.7% 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 2024 in West Torrens there were 2,679 reported cases of Theft.

    2,679

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 796 reported cases of Property damage.

    796

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 586 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    586

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 579 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    579

  • Deception

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 223 reported cases of Deception.

    223

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 65 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    65

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 23 reported cases of Robbery.

    23

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 15 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    15

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in West Torrens there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Torrens

    1 in 107

    In 2024 in West Torrens your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 107

  • 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

  • West Torrens

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in West Torrens 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 West Torrens rank in crime?

West Torrens lga is ranked 44/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in West Torrens?

2,679 Theft cases were reported in West Torrens in 2024.

Is crime increasing in West Torrens?

Crime in West Torrens has decreased by 2.87% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in West Torrens in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in West Torrens in 2024.

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 Ashford (SA), 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 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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