Taldra, SA 5311 Crime Rate: Is it safe?

According to South Australia Police (SAPOL), Taldra crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 3509 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 33% decrease from the previous year.

Taldra Crime Index

24

(100 is safest)

Safer than 24% of most Australia suburbs

Taldra Crime Map

Is Taldra Safe?

Taldra has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Taldra are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Taldra is safer than 24% of all Australian suburbs and than 41% of South Australia suburbs. However, Unlawful entry – Non Residence is a common offence in Taldra.

Taldra Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Taldra 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 Taldra.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by South Australia Police in the year 2022 was 2, down 33% from 3 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Taldra is in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning 59% of South Australia suburbs are safer than Taldra and 41% of suburbs are more dangerous than Taldra.

• Common crime: Unlawful entry – Non Residence.

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

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

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

• There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

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

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Taldra: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the South Australia Police (SAPOL), the AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Taldra is safer than only 24% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Taldra’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

How does Taldra perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in South Australia? The crime rate in Taldra is greater than that of roughly 59% of other suburbs in South Australia, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Taldra, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to South Australian average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 16.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Taldra’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Taldra. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Taldra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Taldra is 0 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1218. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, acts intended to cause injury, robbery, and other offences against the person is 0 if you reside in Taldra.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Taldra are 1 in 28, with a rate of 3509 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the South Australia average is 4816 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, fraud, property damage, and serious criminal trespass.

Taldra 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.

Taldra 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: Taldra 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.

Taldra 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: Taldra vs South Australia

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

Taldra Crimes per Square KM

How many murders in Taldra in 2022?

According to South Australia Police (SAPOL), there were 0 murders in Taldra in 2022. The number of homicides (which includes murders and other related offences) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Taldra?

According to the latest available data from South Australia Police (SAPOL), the most common type of crime in Taldra is Unlawful entry – Non Residence.

What is the crime rate in Taldra?

The overall crime rate in Taldra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3509 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 Taldra a safe place to live in?

Taldra is safer than 24% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. Compared to South Australia suburbs, Taldra is safer than 41% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in South Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Taldra

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