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Crime rate in Port Augusta West, SA, Australia, 5700

Suburb in Port Augusta

Crime Rank: 75/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,046

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    733.01 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    835

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    206.38

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    209

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

  • Property Crimes
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    610

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    51.66

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    150.77

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    97.03%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    96.67%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 253 cases of Property damage.

    253

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 236 cases of Theft.

    236

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 203 cases of Assault and related offences.

    203

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 121 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    121

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 9 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 7 cases of Deception.

    7

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Augusta West

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 West

    1 in 7

    In 2023 in Port Augusta West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 West rank in crime?

Port Augusta West suburb is ranked 75/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Augusta West a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Port Augusta West?

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

What is the most reported crime in Port Augusta West?

253 Property damage cases were reported in Port Augusta West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Port Augusta West?

Crime in Port Augusta West has decreased by 6.6% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Port Augusta West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Augusta West 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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