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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 158 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 62.20 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 39 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 113 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.49 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
85.5% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
83.8% 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 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 41 reported cases of Theft.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 40 reported cases of Property damage.

    40

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 39 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    39

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 28 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    28

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 4 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Whyalla Playford

    1 in 65

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 65

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Whyalla Playford

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in Whyalla Playford your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Whyalla Playford?

41 Theft cases were reported in Whyalla Playford in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Whyalla Playford?

Crime in Whyalla Playford has decreased by 2.47% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Whyalla Playford in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Whyalla Playford in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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