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Crime rate in Port Wakefield, SA, Australia, 5550

Suburb in Wakefield

Crime Rank: 44/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 661 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 143.47 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 115 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 173.98 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 17 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 89 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
25.72 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
134.64 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
93.18% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.21% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Port Wakefield crime trends

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Port Wakefield crime compared

Top crime types in Port Wakefield:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield there were 62 reported cases of Theft.

    62

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield there were 18 reported cases of Property damage.

    18

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield there were 13 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield there were 3 reported cases of Deception.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Port Wakefield

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 39

  • 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 Wakefield

    1 in 7

    In 2023 in Port Wakefield your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 Wakefield rank in crime?

Port Wakefield suburb is ranked 44/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Port Wakefield a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Port Wakefield?

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

What is the most reported crime in Port Wakefield?

62 Theft cases were reported in Port Wakefield in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Port Wakefield?

Crime in Port Wakefield has increased by 13.86% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Port Wakefield in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Port Wakefield 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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