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Crime rate in Adelaide, SA, Australia, 5000

Suburb in Adelaide

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,202 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 10.48 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 8,349 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 458.69 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1,990 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6,017 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
109.33 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
330.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
98.89% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.35% 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 2024 in Adelaide there were 4,472 reported cases of Theft.

    4,472

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 1,866 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1,866

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 1,108 reported cases of Property damage.

    1,108

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 437 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    437

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 223 reported cases of Deception.

    223

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 114 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    114

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 79 reported cases of Robbery.

    79

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 29 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    29

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Adelaide there were 15 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    15

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Adelaide

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 9

  • 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

  • Adelaide

    1 in 3

    In 2024 in Adelaide your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 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?

4,472 Theft cases were reported in Adelaide in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Adelaide?

Crime in Adelaide has decreased by 1.89% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Adelaide in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Adelaide in 2024.

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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