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Crime rate in Whyalla, SA, Australia, 5600

Suburb in Whyalla

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    3,609

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    4.23 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    270

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    74.81

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    63

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    193

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    17.46

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    53.48

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    88.85%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    87.3%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 97 cases of Theft.

    97

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 60 cases of Assault and related offences.

    60

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 55 cases of Property damage.

    55

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 41 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    41

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 5 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 1 cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Whyalla there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whyalla

    1 in 57

    In 2023 in Whyalla your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • 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

  • Whyalla

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in Whyalla your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • 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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Whyalla rank in crime?

Whyalla suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Whyalla a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Whyalla?

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

What is the most reported crime in Whyalla?

97 Theft cases were reported in Whyalla in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Whyalla?

Crime in Whyalla has decreased by 4.26% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Whyalla in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whyalla 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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