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Crime rate in Pooraka, SA, Australia, 5095

Suburb in Salisbury

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,583 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.35 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 628 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 82.82 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 113 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 493 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
14.90 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
65.01 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
85.62% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.15% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Pooraka crime trends

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Pooraka crime compared

Top crime types in Pooraka:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 296 reported cases of Theft.

    296

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 107 reported cases of Property damage.

    107

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 106 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    106

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 90 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    90

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 16 reported cases of Deception.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Pooraka there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Robbery

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Pooraka

    1 in 67

    In 2024 in Pooraka your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • 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

  • Pooraka

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in Pooraka your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Pooraka rank in crime?

Pooraka suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Pooraka a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Pooraka?

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

What is the most reported crime in Pooraka?

296 Theft cases were reported in Pooraka in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Pooraka?

Crime in Pooraka has increased by 15.23% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Pooraka in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Pooraka 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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