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Crime rate in Birkenhead, SA, Australia, 5015

Suburb in Port Adelaide Enfield

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    1,798

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    0.91 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    100

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    55.62

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    27

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

  • Property Crimes
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    69

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.02

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    38.38

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    86.54%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    80.89%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Birkenhead there were 35 cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Birkenhead there were 26 cases of Assault and related offences.

    26

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Birkenhead there were 21 cases of Theft.

    21

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Birkenhead there were 13 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    13

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    2

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Birkenhead there were 2 cases of Deception.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Birkenhead there were 1 cases of Robbery.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Birkenhead

    1 in 67

    In 2023 in Birkenhead your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • 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

  • Birkenhead

    1 in 26

    In 2023 in Birkenhead your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 Birkenhead rank in crime?

Birkenhead suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Birkenhead a safe suburb?

Birkenhead suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Birkenhead?

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

What is the most reported crime in Birkenhead?

35 Property damage cases were reported in Birkenhead in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Birkenhead?

Crime in Birkenhead has decreased by 2.91% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Birkenhead in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Birkenhead 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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