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Crime rate in Yorke Peninsula, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 19/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    11,471

    Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    5,796.60 km2

    Area size of the LGA in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    217

    Total number of crimes in the LGA

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    18.92

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    68

    Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    138

    Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    5.93

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
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    12.03

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • lgas with less
    Violent Crimes
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    23.74%

    Number of LGAs with less violent crimes

  • lgas with less
    Property Crimes
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    7.85%

    Number of LGAs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 63 cases of Assault and related offences.

    63

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 54 cases of Theft.

    54

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 42 cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 42 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    42

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 3 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yorke Peninsula

    1 in 169

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 169

  • 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

  • Yorke Peninsula

    1 in 83

    In 2023 in Yorke Peninsula your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 83

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yorke Peninsula rank in crime?

Yorke Peninsula lga is ranked 19/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Yorke Peninsula a safe lga?

Yorke Peninsula lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Yorke Peninsula?

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

What is the most reported crime in Yorke Peninsula?

63 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Yorke Peninsula in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Yorke Peninsula?

Crime in Yorke Peninsula has increased by 3.33% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Yorke Peninsula in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Yorke Peninsula in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in Yorke Peninsula?

The least safe suburb in Yorke Peninsula is Arthurton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Yorke Peninsula?

The safest suburb in Yorke Peninsula is Inneston, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Yorke Peninsula crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Yorke Peninsula by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Arthurton, Petersville and Agery.


Suburbs in Yorke Peninsula

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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