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Crime rate in Salisbury (SA), SA, Australia, 5108

Suburb in Salisbury

Crime Rank: 48/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,841 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.57 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,643 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 185.84 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 296 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,279 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
33.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
144.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
94.48% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.36% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Salisbury (SA) crime trends

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Salisbury (SA) crime compared

Top crime types in Salisbury (SA):


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 938 reported cases of Theft.

    938

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 277 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    277

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 197 reported cases of Property damage.

    197

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 97 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    97

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 43 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    43

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 43 reported cases of Deception.

    43

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 18 reported cases of Robbery.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Salisbury (SA)

    1 in 30

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 30

  • 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 (SA)

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in Salisbury (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 (SA) rank in crime?

Salisbury (SA) suburb is ranked 48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Salisbury (SA) a safe suburb?

Salisbury (SA) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

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

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

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

938 Theft cases were reported in Salisbury (SA) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Salisbury (SA)?

Crime in Salisbury (SA) has decreased by 7.64% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Salisbury (SA) in 2025?

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