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

Suburb in Port Pirie

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,556 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 25.54 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 229 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 89.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 61 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 136 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
23.87 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
53.21 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
93.64% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
86.74% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Pirie West crime trends

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Port Pirie West crime compared

Top crime types in Port Pirie West:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West there were 60 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West there were 51 reported cases of Property damage.

    51

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West there were 44 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    44

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West there were 24 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    24

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West 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 West

    1 in 42

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 West

    1 in 19

    In 2024 in Port Pirie West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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 West rank in crime?

Port Pirie West suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Pirie West a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Port Pirie West?

The top crime types in Port Pirie West are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Port Pirie West?

60 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Port Pirie West in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Port Pirie West?

Crime in Port Pirie West has increased by 7.51% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Port Pirie West in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Pirie West 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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