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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 2,581 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 400.96 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 774 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,684 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
120.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
261.61 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
98.32% 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 2025 in Port Augusta there were 754 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    754

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 631 reported cases of Property damage.

    631

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 544 reported cases of Theft.

    544

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 449 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    449

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    57

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 54 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    54

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 36 reported cases of Deception.

    36

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 20 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 10 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    10

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 6 reported cases of Arson.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Port Augusta there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Augusta

    1 in 8

    In 2025 in Port Augusta your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 8

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Port Augusta

    1 in 4

    In 2025 in Port Augusta your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 4

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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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, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Port Augusta?

754 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Port Augusta in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Port Augusta?

Crime in Port Augusta has decreased by 8.41% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Port Augusta in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in Port Augusta in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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