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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,437 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 20.27 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,818 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 437.78 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 797 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,926 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
123.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
299.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
98.65% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
98.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Augusta crime trends

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Port Augusta crime compared

Top crime types in Port Augusta:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 777 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    777

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 750 reported cases of Theft.

    750

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 724 reported cases of Property damage.

    724

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 452 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    452

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 33 reported cases of Deception.

    33

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 11 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    11

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 9 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Port Augusta there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Augusta

    1 in 8

    In 2024 in Port Augusta your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 8

  • 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

  • Port Augusta

    1 in 3

    In 2024 in Port Augusta your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 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 Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Port Augusta?

777 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Port Augusta in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Augusta?

Crime in Port Augusta has increased by 14.37% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Augusta in 2024?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Port Augusta 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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