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Crime rate in Goolwa South, SA, Australia, 5214

Suburb in Alexandrina

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,041 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.56 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 25 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 24.02 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 21 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.84 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
59.51% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.27% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Goolwa South crime trends

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Goolwa South crime compared

Top crime types in Goolwa South:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Goolwa South there were 11 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Goolwa South there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Goolwa South there were 4 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Goolwa South there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Goolwa South

    1 in 260

    In 2025 in Goolwa South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 260

  • 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

  • Goolwa South

    1 in 50

    In 2025 in Goolwa South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • 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 Goolwa South rank in crime?

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

Is Goolwa South a safe suburb?

Goolwa South suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Goolwa South?

The top crime types in Goolwa South are Burglary/Break and enter, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Goolwa South?

11 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Goolwa South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Goolwa South?

Crime in Goolwa South has decreased by 41.86% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Goolwa South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Goolwa South 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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