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Crime rate in Glenelg East, SA, Australia, 5045

Suburb in Holdfast Bay

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,855 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 135 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 35.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 18 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 108 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
28.02 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
62.39% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
73.07% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Glenelg East crime trends

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Glenelg East crime compared

Top crime types in Glenelg East:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 40 reported cases of Theft.

    40

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 35 reported cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 23 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    23

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 17 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    17

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 8 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 6 reported cases of Deception.

    6

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Glenelg East there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Glenelg East

    1 in 214

    In 2025 in Glenelg East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 214

  • 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

  • Glenelg East

    1 in 36

    In 2025 in Glenelg East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 36

  • 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 Glenelg East rank in crime?

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

Is Glenelg East a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Glenelg East?

The top crime types in Glenelg East are Theft, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Glenelg East?

40 Theft cases were reported in Glenelg East in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Glenelg East?

Crime in Glenelg East has decreased by 19.16% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Glenelg East in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Glenelg East 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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