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Crime rate in Peterhead, SA, Australia, 5016

Suburb in Port Adelaide Enfield

Crime Rank: 26/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,201 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.61 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 150 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 124.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 21 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 129 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
17.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
107.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
87.91% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
94.83% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Peterhead crime trends

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Peterhead crime compared

Top crime types in Peterhead:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Peterhead there were 106 reported cases of Theft.

    106

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Peterhead there were 19 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    19

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Peterhead there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Peterhead there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Peterhead there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Peterhead there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Peterhead

    1 in 57

    In 2024 in Peterhead your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • SA

    1 in 73

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Peterhead

    1 in 9

    In 2024 in Peterhead your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Peterhead rank in crime?

Peterhead suburb is ranked 26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Peterhead a safe suburb?

Peterhead suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Peterhead?

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

What is the most reported crime in Peterhead?

106 Theft cases were reported in Peterhead in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Peterhead?

Crime in Peterhead has increased by 56.25% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Peterhead in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Peterhead in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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