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Crime rate in Malvern (SA), SA, Australia, 5061

Suburb in Unley

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,713 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.08 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 120 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.23 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 8 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 109 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.95 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
56.21% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.81% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Malvern (SA) crime trends

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Malvern (SA) crime compared

Top crime types in Malvern (SA):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) there were 62 reported cases of Theft.

    62

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) there were 14 reported cases of Property damage.

    14

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) there were 12 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) 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

  • Malvern (SA)

    1 in 339

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 339

  • 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

  • Malvern (SA)

    1 in 25

    In 2025 in Malvern (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 Malvern (SA) rank in crime?

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

Is Malvern (SA) a safe suburb?

Malvern (SA) suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

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

The top crime types in Malvern (SA) are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

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

62 Theft cases were reported in Malvern (SA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Malvern (SA)?

Crime in Malvern (SA) has decreased by 36.17% from 2024 to 2025.

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

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Malvern (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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