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

Suburb in Charles Sturt

Crime Rank: 11/100

(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 214 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.35 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 166 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
32.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
71.37% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
76.2% 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 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 119 reported cases of Theft.

    119

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 36 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 25 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 7 reported cases of Deception.

    7

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Beach (SA)

    1 in 140

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 140

  • SA

    1 in 73

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • West Beach (SA)

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in West Beach (SA) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does West Beach (SA) rank in crime?

West Beach (SA) suburb is ranked 11/100 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, Burglary/Break and enter.

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

119 Theft cases were reported in West Beach (SA) in 2024.

Is crime increasing in West Beach (SA)?

Crime in West Beach (SA) has decreased by 17.69% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in West Beach (SA) in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Beach (SA) in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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