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Crime rate in Port Wakefield, SA, Australia, 5550

Suburb in Wakefield

Crime Rank: 44/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    661

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    143.47 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    115

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    173.98

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    17

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

  • Property Crimes
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    89

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    25.72

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    134.64

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    93.18%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    96.21%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    62

  • Property damage

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

    18

  • Assault and related offences

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

    13

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Robbery

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

    3

  • Deception

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

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

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


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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