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Crime rate in West Lakes, SA, Australia, 5021

Suburb in Charles Sturt

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,768 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.41 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 744 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 109.93 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 86 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 634 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.71 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
93.68 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.92% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
93.82% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year West Lakes crime trends

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West Lakes crime compared

Top crime types in West Lakes:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 495 reported cases of Theft.

    495

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 84 reported cases of Property damage.

    84

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 83 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    83

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 55 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    55

  • Deception

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 20 reported cases of Deception.

    20

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in West Lakes there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • West Lakes

    1 in 79

    In 2023 in West Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 79

  • 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 Lakes

    1 in 11

    In 2023 in West Lakes your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 11

  • 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 Lakes rank in crime?

West Lakes suburb is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is West Lakes a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in West Lakes?

The top crime types in West Lakes are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in West Lakes?

495 Theft cases were reported in West Lakes in 2023.

Is crime increasing in West Lakes?

Crime in West Lakes has decreased by 2.87% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in West Lakes in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in West Lakes 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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