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Crime rate in Whyalla, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 21,241 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,037.85 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,489 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 117.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 713 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,692 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
33.57 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
79.66 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
87.32% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
90.34% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Whyalla crime trends

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Whyalla crime compared

Top crime types in Whyalla:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 763 reported cases of Theft.

    763

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 692 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    692

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 624 reported cases of Property damage.

    624

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 305 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    305

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 46 reported cases of Deception.

    46

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 8 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 8 reported cases of Robbery.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Whyalla there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whyalla

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Whyalla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Whyalla

    1 in 13

    In 2024 in Whyalla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Whyalla rank in crime?

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

Is Whyalla a safe lga?

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

What are the main crime problems in Whyalla?

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

What is the most reported crime in Whyalla?

763 Theft cases were reported in Whyalla in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Whyalla?

Crime in Whyalla has decreased by 5.97% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Whyalla in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whyalla in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Whyalla?

The least safe suburb in Whyalla is Whyalla Stuart, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Whyalla?

The safest suburb in Whyalla is Point Lowly, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Whyalla crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Whyalla by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Whyalla Stuart, Whyalla Norrie and Port Bonython.


Suburbs in Whyalla

The data is based on annual 2024 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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