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Crime rate in Salisbury Downs, SA, Australia, 5108

Suburb in Salisbury

Crime Rank: 28/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,296 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.80 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 654 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 103.88 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 122 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 503 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.38 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
79.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
88.93% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
92.2% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Salisbury Downs crime trends

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Salisbury Downs crime compared

Top crime types in Salisbury Downs:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 342 reported cases of Theft.

    342

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 116 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    116

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 82 reported cases of Property damage.

    82

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 49 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    49

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 27 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    27

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Salisbury Downs

    1 in 52

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 52

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Salisbury Downs

    1 in 13

    In 2025 in Salisbury Downs your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Salisbury Downs rank in crime?

Salisbury Downs suburb is ranked 28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Salisbury Downs a safe suburb?

Salisbury Downs suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Salisbury Downs?

The top crime types in Salisbury Downs are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Salisbury Downs?

342 Theft cases were reported in Salisbury Downs in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Salisbury Downs?

Crime in Salisbury Downs has decreased by 23.06% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Salisbury Downs in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Salisbury Downs in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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