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Crime rate in Adelaide, SA, Australia, 5000

Suburb in Adelaide

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    18,202

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    10.48 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    8,510

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    467.53

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1,758

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

  • Property Crimes
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    6,352

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    96.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    348.97

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    98.55%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    98.74%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Adelaide crime trends

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Adelaide crime compared

Top crime types in Adelaide:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 4,816 reported cases of Theft.

    4,816

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 1,647 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,647

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 1,096 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,096

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 440 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    440

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 285 reported cases of Deception.

    285

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 103 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    103

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 77 reported cases of Robbery.

    77

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 22 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    22

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 12 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    12

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Adelaide there were 12 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    12


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adelaide

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 10

  • 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

  • Adelaide

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 Adelaide rank in crime?

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

Is Adelaide a safe suburb?

Adelaide suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Adelaide?

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

What is the most reported crime in Adelaide?

4,816 Theft cases were reported in Adelaide in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Adelaide?

Crime in Adelaide has increased by 10.09% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Adelaide in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Adelaide in 2023.

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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