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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 25,591 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 26.80 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,712 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 501 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,132 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
90.3% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.95% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Mount Gambier crime trends

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Mount Gambier crime compared

Top crime types in Mount Gambier:


  • Theft

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

    601

  • Assault and related offences

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

    488

  • Property damage

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

    322

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    209

  • Deception

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

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    29

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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