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Crime rate in Whyalla Playford, SA, Australia, 5600

Suburb in Whyalla

Crime Rank: 19/100

(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 137 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 53.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 35 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 95 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.40 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.21% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.33% 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 2023 in Whyalla Playford there were 50 reported cases of Theft.

    50

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford there were 33 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    33

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford there were 19 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    19

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    5

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whyalla Playford

    1 in 73

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • 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 Playford

    1 in 27

    In 2023 in Whyalla Playford your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • 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 Whyalla Playford rank in crime?

Whyalla Playford suburb is ranked 19/100 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?

50 Theft cases were reported in Whyalla Playford in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Whyalla Playford?

Crime in Whyalla Playford has decreased by 14.38% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Whyalla Playford in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whyalla Playford 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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