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Crime rate in Yorke Peninsula, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,471 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5,796.60 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 238 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 20.75 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 49 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 170 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.27 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.82 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon lgas with less
Violent Crimes
8.05% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
home icon lgas with less
Property Crimes
15.49% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Yorke Peninsula crime trends

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Yorke Peninsula crime compared

Top crime types in Yorke Peninsula:


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 64 reported cases of Property damage.

    64

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 58 reported cases of Theft.

    58

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 45 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    45

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 38 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    9

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 9 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Yorke Peninsula

    1 in 234

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 234

  • 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

  • Yorke Peninsula

    1 in 67

    In 2025 in Yorke Peninsula your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 67

  • 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 Yorke Peninsula rank in crime?

Yorke Peninsula lga is ranked 18/100 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 Property damage, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Yorke Peninsula?

64 Property damage cases were reported in Yorke Peninsula in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Yorke Peninsula?

Crime in Yorke Peninsula has decreased by 17.36% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Yorke Peninsula in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Yorke Peninsula in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Yorke Peninsula?

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

What is the safest suburb in Yorke Peninsula?

The safest suburb in Yorke Peninsula is Petersville, 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 Nalyappa, Parsons Beach and Weetulta.


Suburbs in Yorke Peninsula

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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