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Crime rate in Mount Gambier, SA, Australia, 5290

Suburb in Mount Gambier

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    25,591

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    26.80 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,712

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    66.90

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    501

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    1,132

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    19.58

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    44.23

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    90.3%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    83.95%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 601 cases of Theft.

    601

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 488 cases of Assault and related offences.

    488

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 322 cases of Property damage.

    322

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 209 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    209

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 44 cases of Deception.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 29 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 7 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 6 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 5 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Mount Gambier

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • SA

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Mount Gambier

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in Mount Gambier your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mount Gambier rank in crime?

Mount Gambier suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Mount Gambier a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Mount Gambier?

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

What is the most reported crime in Mount Gambier?

601 Theft cases were reported in Mount Gambier in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Mount Gambier?

Crime in Mount Gambier has increased by 10.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Mount Gambier in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Mount Gambier in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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