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Crime rate in Gawler East, SA, Australia, 5118

Suburb in Gawler

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,689 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.84 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 187 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.87 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 38 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 137 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.68 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.55% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Gawler East crime trends

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Gawler East crime compared

Top crime types in Gawler East:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 81 reported cases of Theft.

    81

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 37 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    37

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 31 reported cases of Property damage.

    31

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Gawler East there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gawler East

    1 in 150

    In 2024 in Gawler East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 150

  • 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

  • Gawler East

    1 in 42

    In 2024 in Gawler East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Gawler East rank in crime?

Gawler East suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Gawler East a safe suburb?

Gawler East suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Gawler East?

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

What is the most reported crime in Gawler East?

81 Theft cases were reported in Gawler East in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Gawler East?

Crime in Gawler East has increased by 5.06% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Gawler East in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gawler East 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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