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Crime rate in Waikerie, SA, Australia, 5330

Suburb in Loxton Waikerie

Crime Rank: 17/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,681 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 70.64 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 131 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 48.86 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 28 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 97 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.44 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.18 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
78.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.42% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Waikerie crime trends

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Waikerie crime compared

Top crime types in Waikerie:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Waikerie there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Waikerie there were 28 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    28

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Waikerie there were 27 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    27

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Waikerie there were 23 reported cases of Property damage.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    6

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Waikerie there were 4 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Waikerie there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Waikerie

    1 in 96

    In 2025 in Waikerie your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 96

  • 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

  • Waikerie

    1 in 28

    In 2025 in Waikerie your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

  • 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 Waikerie rank in crime?

Waikerie suburb is ranked 17/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Waikerie a safe suburb?

Waikerie suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Waikerie?

The top crime types in Waikerie are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Waikerie?

41 Theft cases were reported in Waikerie in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Waikerie?

Crime in Waikerie has increased by 39.36% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Waikerie in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Waikerie 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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