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Crime rate in Whyalla Playford, SA, Australia, 5600

Suburb in Whyalla

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 2,540 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.25 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 162 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 63.78 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 41 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 115 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
45.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
86.88% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.77% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Whyalla Playford crime trends

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Whyalla Playford crime compared

Top crime types in Whyalla Playford:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford there were 48 reported cases of Theft.

    48

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford there were 40 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    40

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford there were 36 reported cases of Property damage.

    36

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford there were 31 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    31

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whyalla Playford

    1 in 62

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 62

  • 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

  • Whyalla Playford

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in Whyalla Playford your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • 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 Whyalla Playford rank in crime?

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

Is Whyalla Playford a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Whyalla Playford?

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

What is the most reported crime in Whyalla Playford?

48 Theft cases were reported in Whyalla Playford in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Whyalla Playford?

Crime in Whyalla Playford has increased by 18.25% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Whyalla Playford in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whyalla Playford 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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