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Crime rate in Mount Barker (SA), SA, Australia, 5251

Suburb in Mount Barker

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 18,330 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 37.90 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 629 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 34.32 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 153 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 432 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
23.57 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
68.82% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Barker (SA) crime trends

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Mount Barker (SA) crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Barker (SA):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 246 reported cases of Theft.

    246

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 148 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    148

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 108 reported cases of Property damage.

    108

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 59 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    59

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 28 reported cases of Deception.

    28

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 18 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Barker (SA)

    1 in 120

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 120

  • 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

  • Mount Barker (SA)

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in Mount Barker (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Mount Barker (SA) rank in crime?

Mount Barker (SA) suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Barker (SA) a safe suburb?

Mount Barker (SA) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Mount Barker (SA)?

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

What is the most reported crime in Mount Barker (SA)?

246 Theft cases were reported in Mount Barker (SA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Mount Barker (SA)?

Crime in Mount Barker (SA) has decreased by 12.52% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Mount Barker (SA) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Barker (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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