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Crime rate in West Beach (SA), SA, Australia, 5024

Suburb in Charles Sturt

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,175 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.19 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 260 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 50.24 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 37 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 209 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.15 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
40.39 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.33% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
82.17% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year West Beach (SA) crime trends

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West Beach (SA) crime compared

Top crime types in West Beach (SA):


  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 152 reported cases of Theft.

    152

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 34 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Beach (SA)

    1 in 140

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 140

  • 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

  • West Beach (SA)

    1 in 25

    In 2023 in West Beach (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 25

  • 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 West Beach (SA) rank in crime?

West Beach (SA) suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Beach (SA) a safe suburb?

West Beach (SA) suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in West Beach (SA)?

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

What is the most reported crime in West Beach (SA)?

152 Theft cases were reported in West Beach (SA) in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Beach (SA)?

Crime in West Beach (SA) has increased by 13.04% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Beach (SA) in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Beach (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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