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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)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,878 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 15.46 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 235 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 63 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 159 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
87.77% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.48% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Pirie South crime trends

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Port Pirie South crime compared

Top crime types in Port Pirie South:


  • Theft

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

    72

  • Assault and related offences

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

    60

  • Property damage

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

    59

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    28

  • Deception

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

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    4

  • Homicide and related offences

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

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Port Pirie South 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 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

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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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