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Crime rate in Port Pirie, SA, Australia, 5540

Suburb in Port Pirie

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    176

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.92 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    247

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    1,403.41

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    59

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

  • Property Crimes
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    168

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    335.23

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    954.55

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    99.58%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    99.47%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 101 cases of Theft.

    101

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 56 cases of Assault and related offences.

    56

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 56 cases of Property damage.

    56

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 11 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 11 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 9 cases of Deception.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 2 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Port Pirie there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Pirie

    1 in 3

    In 2023 in Port Pirie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 Pirie

    1 in 1

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

  • 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 Pirie rank in crime?

Port Pirie suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Pirie a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Port Pirie?

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

What is the most reported crime in Port Pirie?

101 Theft cases were reported in Port Pirie in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Port Pirie?

Crime in Port Pirie has increased by 26.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Port Pirie in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Pirie 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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