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Crime rate in Prospect (SA), SA, Australia, 5082

Suburb in Prospect

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,584 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.97 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,161 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 137 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 973 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
66.72 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.39% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Prospect (SA) crime trends

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Prospect (SA) crime compared

Top crime types in Prospect (SA):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 701 reported cases of Theft.

    701

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 165 reported cases of Property damage.

    165

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 128 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    128

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 107 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    107

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 39 reported cases of Deception.

    39

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 6 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Prospect (SA)

    1 in 106

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • 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

  • Prospect (SA)

    1 in 15

    In 2023 in Prospect (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Prospect (SA) rank in crime?

Prospect (SA) suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Prospect (SA) a safe suburb?

Prospect (SA) suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Prospect (SA)?

The top crime types in Prospect (SA) are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Prospect (SA)?

701 Theft cases were reported in Prospect (SA) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Prospect (SA)?

Crime in Prospect (SA) has increased by 28.15% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Prospect (SA) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Prospect (SA) 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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