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Crime rate in Port Augusta, SA, Australia, 5700

Suburb in Port Augusta

Crime Rank: 100/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,437

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    20.27 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    2,464

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    382.79

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    668

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,730

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    103.78

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    268.76

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    98.68%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    98.25%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 659 cases of Property damage.

    659

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 651 cases of Theft.

    651

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 649 cases of Assault and related offences.

    649

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 420 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    420

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 32 cases of Deception.

    32

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 29 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 12 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    12

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 5 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 5 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Port Augusta there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Augusta

    1 in 10

    In 2023 in Port Augusta your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 10

  • 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

  • Port Augusta

    1 in 4

    In 2023 in Port Augusta your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • 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 Port Augusta rank in crime?

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

Is Port Augusta a safe suburb?

Port Augusta suburb is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Port Augusta?

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

What is the most reported crime in Port Augusta?

659 Property damage cases were reported in Port Augusta in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Port Augusta?

Crime in Port Augusta has increased by 19.79% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Port Augusta in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Augusta 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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