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Crime rate in Cheltenham (SA), SA, Australia, 5014

Suburb in Charles Sturt

Crime Rank: 14/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,236 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.14 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 97 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 43.38 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 70 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.60 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.31 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
72.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.03% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Cheltenham (SA) crime trends

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Cheltenham (SA) crime compared

Top crime types in Cheltenham (SA):


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) there were 24 reported cases of Property damage.

    24

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) there were 21 reported cases of Theft.

    21

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) there were 17 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) there were 8 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Cheltenham (SA)

    1 in 132

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 132

  • 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

  • Cheltenham (SA)

    1 in 32

    In 2025 in Cheltenham (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 32

  • 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 Cheltenham (SA) rank in crime?

Cheltenham (SA) suburb is ranked 14/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Cheltenham (SA) a safe suburb?

Cheltenham (SA) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Cheltenham (SA)?

The top crime types in Cheltenham (SA) are Property damage, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Cheltenham (SA)?

24 Property damage cases were reported in Cheltenham (SA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Cheltenham (SA)?

Crime in Cheltenham (SA) has increased by 5.43% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Cheltenham (SA) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Cheltenham (SA) in 2025.

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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