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Crime rate in Goolwa, SA, Australia, 5214

Suburb in Alexandrina

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,558 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 17.34 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 100 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 39.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 62 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.24 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
69.53% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Goolwa crime trends

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Goolwa crime compared

Top crime types in Goolwa:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Goolwa there were 33 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    33

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Goolwa there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Goolwa there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Goolwa there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Goolwa there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    1

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Goolwa there were 1 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Goolwa

    1 in 78

    In 2025 in Goolwa your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • 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

    1 in 41

    In 2025 in Goolwa your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 rank in crime?

Goolwa suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Goolwa a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Goolwa?

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

What is the most reported crime in Goolwa?

33 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Goolwa in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Goolwa?

Crime in Goolwa has increased by 14.94% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Goolwa in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Goolwa 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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