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Crime rate in Port Pirie South, SA, Australia, 5540

Suburb in Port Pirie

Crime Rank: 22/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,878

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    15.46 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    235

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    60.60

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    63

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

  • Property Crimes
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    159

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    16.25

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    41.00

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    87.77%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    82.48%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 72 cases of Theft.

    72

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 60 cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 59 cases of Property damage.

    59

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 28 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 4 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 1 cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Pirie South

    1 in 62

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • 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 South

    1 in 24

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 South rank in crime?

Port Pirie South suburb is ranked 22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Pirie South a safe suburb?

Port Pirie South suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Port Pirie South?

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

What is the most reported crime in Port Pirie South?

72 Theft cases were reported in Port Pirie South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Port Pirie South?

Crime in Port Pirie South has increased by 27.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Port Pirie South in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Port Pirie South 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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