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Crime rate in Hillcrest (SA), SA, Australia, 5086

Suburb in Port Adelaide Enfield

Crime Rank: 24/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,659 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.15 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 292 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.80 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 55 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 216 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.03 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
59.03 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
88.71% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hillcrest (SA) crime trends

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Hillcrest (SA) crime compared

Top crime types in Hillcrest (SA):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 97 reported cases of Theft.

    97

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 70 reported cases of Property damage.

    70

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 51 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    51

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 24 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hillcrest (SA)

    1 in 67

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • 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

  • Hillcrest (SA)

    1 in 17

    In 2025 in Hillcrest (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 17

  • 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 Hillcrest (SA) rank in crime?

Hillcrest (SA) suburb is ranked 24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hillcrest (SA) a safe suburb?

Hillcrest (SA) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

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

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

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

97 Theft cases were reported in Hillcrest (SA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hillcrest (SA)?

Crime in Hillcrest (SA) has decreased by 2.99% from 2024 to 2025.

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

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Hillcrest (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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