Moonta town, SA Crime Rate by Suburb: Is it safe?

According to South Australia Police (SAPOL), Moonta crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 2818 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 5% increase from the previous year.

Moonta Crime Index

87

(100 is safest)

Safer than 87% of most Australia cities

Moonta Crime Map

Is Moonta Safe?

Moonta has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Moonta are noticeably lower than the average of Australian urban centers and localities. Moonta is safer than 87% of all Australian communities and than 55% of South Australia cities and towns. However, Serious Assault not resulting in injury is a common offence in Moonta.

Moonta Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Moonta increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Moonta.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by South Australia Police in the year 2022 was 131, up 5% from 125 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Moonta is in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning 45% of South Australia urban areas are safer than Moonta and 55% of urban areas are more dangerous than Moonta.

• Common crime: Serious Assault not resulting in injury.

• Safest suburb in Moonta town: Cross Roads (SA) suburb.

• Top areas to avoid in Moonta town (bad areas): Moonta suburb.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 increased by 55% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of homicide offences recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 19% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 increased by 53% (17 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 51% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Moonta: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the South Australia Police (SAPOL) and found that crime rates in Moonta town are noticeably lower than the average of Australian urban centers and localities. In fact, it is considered safer than about 87% of communities in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Moonta are higher than approximately 45% of other cities and towns in South Australia. Consequently, the community has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 34 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in South Australia is at 1 in 16.

Discovering the full picture of Moonta’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Moonta. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Moonta crime rate for crimes against the person is 710 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the South Australia average rate is 1218. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Moonta was 1 in 140. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, acts intended to cause injury, robbery, and other offences against the person.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Moonta is 1 in 46, with a rate of 2108 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in South Australia is 4816 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, fraud, property damage, and serious criminal trespass.

Moonta Crime Rates by Offences Division

Note: The only crime data that SAPOL presents is Property and person crimes. So you shouldn’t compare the crime rates of suburbs or urban areas with any other areas in another state in Australia.

Moonta Crimes Against the Person (Violent crimes)

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

1. “Acts Intended to Cause Injury” is a legal category that includes different types of crimes where someone intentionally tries to harm another person. There are subcategories within this, including:
   • Assault Police: When someone intentionally attacks a police officer while they’re doing their job.
   • Common Assault: This involves deliberately using force or threats to make someone fear they’ll be hurt. It doesn’t necessarily result in serious injuries.
   • Serious Assault Resulting in Injury: This is when someone intentionally harms another person, causing them significant injuries.
   • Serious Assault Not Resulting in Injury: Even if serious harm doesn’t happen, if someone tries to cause it intentionally, it can still be a crime.
2. Homicide and Related offences: These are categories of crimes related to taking someone’s life:
   • Murder: This is the most serious type of crime where someone intentionally kills another person.
   • Other Homicide and Related offences: This category includes various other crimes connected to causing death. These might involve different levels of intent or circumstances, like manslaughter or offences related to causing death through negligence or recklessness.
3. Robbery and related offences: These are the categories of crimes related to robbery:
   • Non-Aggravated Robbery: This is a type of theft where someone takes property from another person using force or threats, but it doesn’t involve additional serious factors.
   • Blackmail and Extortion: These offences involve forcing someone to give you money or property by using threats or information against them. Blackmail is when you threaten to reveal embarrassing or damaging information, while extortion includes broader threats of harm or force.
   • Aggravated Robbery: This is a more severe form of robbery. It happens when someone uses weapons or inflicts serious harm or injury during the robbery. These factors make the crime even more serious and result in harsher penalties.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Moonta vs South Australia

Here is a breakdown of the major Crimes against the person

Note:  The data on sexual assault and related crimes is only available for the entire state of South Australia and not broken down by specific suburbs or urban areas. We have provided state-level statistics for your reference.

Moonta Offences Against Property

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

1. Property damage and environmental offences: These are categories of crimes related to damaging property and environmental violations:
   • Other Property Damage and Environmental: This is a broad category covering various offences related to damaging property or breaking environmental rules. It includes different types of related crimes not mentioned elsewhere.
   • Graffiti: Graffiti involves illegally drawing or writing on buildings or walls without permission, which damages property and is against the law.
   • Property Damage by Fire or Explosion (Arson): Arson is when someone intentionally sets fire to property, causing damage or destruction. This category focuses on property damage caused specifically by fire or explosions, often with criminal intent.
2. Serious criminal trespass: These categories are related to serious criminal trespass, commonly referred to as burglary, and other unlawful entries with different intents:
   • Other Unlawful Entry with Intent: This covers various unauthorized entries into different places where the purpose may not fit into the categories below.
   • Unlawful Entry – Non-Residence: This is when someone breaks into a non-residential place, like a store or office, with the intention to commit a crime, like theft or vandalism. It’s not about homes.
   • Unlawful Entry – Residence: This is about unlawfully entering someone’s home with criminal intent, like to steal or harm. It’s specifically about intrusions into houses.
3. Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
   
4.  Fraud, Deception, and Related offences: These are categories of crimes related to fraud and deception in South Australia:
   • Other Fraud, Deception, and Related offences: This covers various types of fraudulent and deceptive activities that don’t fit into specific subcategories. It’s a broad category.
   • Obtain Benefit by Deception: This offence involves deceiving someone to gain an advantage or benefit that you aren’t entitled to. It means obtaining something unfairly through trickery or dishonesty.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Offences Against Property

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Against Property offences: Moonta vs South Australia

Here is a breakdown of Moonta crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.

Moonta Crimes per Square KM

How many murders in Moonta town in 2022?

According to South Australia Police (SAPOL), there were 1 murders in Moonta in 2022. The number of homicides (which includes murders and other related offences) was 1.

What’s the most common crime in Moonta town?

According to the latest available data from South Australia Police (SAPOL), the most common type of crime in Moonta is Serious Assault not resulting in injury.

What is the crime rate in Moonta town?

The overall crime rate in Moonta town, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2818 in the year ending December 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Moonta town a safe place to live in?

Moonta town is safer than 87% of cities and towns across Australia and the crime rates are noticeably lower than the average of Australian urban centers and localities. Compared to South Australia cities and towns, Moonta town is safer than 55% of other communities in the state which are considered high safety scores in South Australia.

What suburb has the highest crime rate in Moonta town?

Moonta is the suburb with the highest rate of reported criminal incidents in Moonta town with a rate of 5511 incidents per 100,000 population, according to BOCSAR 2022 data. Moonta is safer than only 26% of Moonta town suburbs.

What is the safest suburb in Moonta town?

Cross Roads (SA) is the safest suburb in Moonta town with a rate of 1923 incidents per 100,000 population as per the BOCSAR report. Cross Roads (SA) is safer than 62% of Moonta town suburbs.

However, it’s important to note that low crime rates do not necessarily guarantee safety, and that crime can occur anywhere. Hence, it’s essential always to stay vigilant and take appropriate safety measures.

Moonta Crime Rate by Suburb

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

• South Australia Police (SAPOL)
• South Australia Government Data Directory