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Crime rate in Port Lincoln, SA, Australia, 5606

Suburb in Port Lincoln

Crime Rank: 39/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,458 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 32.91 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,738 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 120.21 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 391 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,279 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
27.04 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
88.46 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
94.57% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.38% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Lincoln crime trends

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Port Lincoln crime compared

Top crime types in Port Lincoln:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 650 reported cases of Theft.

    650

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 443 reported cases of Property damage.

    443

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 387 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    387

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 186 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    186

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 23 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    23

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Lincoln

    1 in 37

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 37

  • 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 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Port Lincoln

    1 in 11

    In 2024 in Port Lincoln your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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 27

    In 2024 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 Lincoln rank in crime?

Port Lincoln suburb is ranked 39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Lincoln a safe suburb?

Port Lincoln suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Port Lincoln?

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

What is the most reported crime in Port Lincoln?

650 Theft cases were reported in Port Lincoln in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Lincoln?

Crime in Port Lincoln has decreased by 0.86% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Lincoln in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Lincoln in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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