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Crime rate in Balaklava, SA, Australia, 5461

Suburb in Wakefield

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,083 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 112.08 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 54 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 25.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 19 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 24 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.12 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
11.52 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
77.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
49.74% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Balaklava crime trends

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Balaklava crime compared

Top crime types in Balaklava:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Balaklava there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Balaklava there were 10 reported cases of Property damage.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Balaklava there were 10 reported cases of Theft.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Balaklava there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Balaklava there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Balaklava there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Balaklava

    1 in 110

    In 2023 in Balaklava your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

  • 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

  • Balaklava

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in Balaklava your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 87

  • 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 Balaklava rank in crime?

Balaklava suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Balaklava a safe suburb?

Balaklava suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Balaklava?

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

What is the most reported crime in Balaklava?

19 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Balaklava in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Balaklava?

Crime in Balaklava has increased by 28.57% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Balaklava in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Balaklava 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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