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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 176 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.92 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 271 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 1,539.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 55 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 189 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
312.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
1,073.86 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
99.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
99.37% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Pirie crime trends

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Port Pirie crime compared

Top crime types in Port Pirie:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 117 reported cases of Theft.

    117

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 44 reported cases of Property damage.

    44

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Port Pirie there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Pirie

    1 in 3

    In 2024 in Port Pirie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 3

  • 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 Pirie

    1 in 1

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

  • 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 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?

117 Theft cases were reported in Port Pirie in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Pirie?

Crime in Port Pirie has increased by 9.72% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Pirie in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Pirie 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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