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Highest Crime in South Australia

Top 81 cities ranked by highest crime

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Highest Crime — South Australia

1 Findon 0.9 per 1K
2 Munno Para West 0.9 per 1K
3 Henley Beach 0.9 per 1K
4 Naracoorte 0.9 per 1K
5 Salisbury Downs 0.9 per 1K
6 Seaford Rise 0.9 per 1K
7 Valley View 0.9 per 1K
8 Klemzig 0.9 per 1K
9 Fulham Gardens 0.9 per 1K
10 Northgate 0.9 per 1K
11 Glenelg North 0.9 per 1K
12 Norwood 0.9 per 1K
13 Nuriootpa 0.9 per 1K
14 Burton 0.9 per 1K
15 Strathalbyn 0.9 per 1K
16 Highbury 0.9 per 1K
17 Davoren Park 0.9 per 1K
18 Para Hills 0.9 per 1K
19 Sheidow Park 0.9 per 1K
20 Modbury Heights 0.9 per 1K
21 Whyalla Stuart 0.9 per 1K
22 Modbury 0.9 per 1K
23 Elizabeth Downs 0.9 per 1K
24 Warradale 0.9 per 1K
25 Salisbury Heights 0.9 per 1K
26 Glengowrie 0.9 per 1K
27 Windsor Gardens 0.9 per 1K
28 Christie Downs 0.9 per 1K
29 Redwood Park 0.9 per 1K
30 Enfield 0.9 per 1K
31 Gawler East 0.9 per 1K
32 Paradise 0.9 per 1K
33 Somerton Park 0.9 per 1K
34 Kilburn 0.9 per 1K
35 Mitchell Park 0.9 per 1K
36 Christies Beach 0.9 per 1K
37 North Haven 0.9 per 1K
38 Modbury North 0.9 per 1K
39 Lockleys 0.9 per 1K
40 West Lakes 0.9 per 1K
41 Grange 0.9 per 1K
42 Murray Bridge 0.9 per 1K
43 Aberfoyle Park 0.9 per 1K
44 Craigmore 0.9 per 1K
45 Woodcroft 0.9 per 1K
46 Happy Valley 0.9 per 1K
47 Hallett Cove 0.9 per 1K
48 Port Augusta 0.9 per 1K
49 Mawson Lakes 0.9 per 1K
50 Port Lincoln 0.9 per 1K
51 Port Pirie 0.9 per 1K
52 Aldinga Beach 0.9 per 1K
53 Prospect 0.9 per 1K
54 Paralowie 0.9 per 1K
55 Parafield Gardens 0.9 per 1K
56 Adelaide city centre 0.9 per 1K
57 Gawler 0.9 per 1K
58 Mount Barker 0.9 per 1K
59 Morphett Vale 0.9 per 1K
60 Mount Gambier 0.9 per 1K
61 Adelaide Hills 0.9 per 1K
62 Hope Valley 0.9 per 1K
63 Whyalla Norrie 0.9 per 1K
64 Blakeview 0.9 per 1K
65 Pooraka 0.9 per 1K
66 Wynn Vale 0.9 per 1K
67 Rostrevor 0.9 per 1K
68 North Adelaide 0.9 per 1K
69 Andrews Farm 0.9 per 1K
70 Campbelltown 0.9 per 1K
71 Salisbury 0.9 per 1K
72 Adelaide 0.9 per 1K
73 Ingle Farm 0.9 per 1K
74 Magill 0.9 per 1K
75 Greenwith 0.9 per 1K
76 Salisbury East 0.9 per 1K
77 Athelstone 0.9 per 1K
78 Flagstaff Hill 0.9 per 1K
79 Salisbury North 0.9 per 1K
80 Golden Grove 0.9 per 1K
81 Seaton 0.9 per 1K

Cities with the highest crime rates in South Australia face public safety challenges that affect residents' quality of life and economic development. Findon has 0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.

High crime rates are often linked to economic factors including poverty, unemployment, income inequality, and limited access to education and social services. Addressing crime effectively requires tackling these underlying root causes alongside traditional law enforcement approaches.

Many cities on this list are actively implementing comprehensive safety strategies including community policing, violence intervention programs, youth mentorship, and economic development initiatives aimed at reducing the conditions that contribute to criminal activity.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The violent crime rate in Findon is 0.2x the national average.
  • 2. Crime rates have been declining nationally for decades — even cities on this list have generally seen improvements over time.
  • 3. Violent crime is heavily concentrated in specific neighborhoods — most areas within these cities are considerably safer than the citywide statistics suggest.

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