6West Lakes Shore
West Lakes Shore, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in South Australia · 8/10 in the world
Compared with 1075 places in South Australia (10 = lowest crime). 85 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 11,125 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 3,236
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by South Australia Police (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Includes attempted murder and driving causing death. | |||
| Violence | |||
| Assault | 14 | 432.6 | 1,359.4 |
| Threats, harassment and other harm | 2 | 61.8 | 160.1 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery and extortion | 0 | 0 | 37.5 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and unlawful entry | 13 | 401.7 | 718 |
| Theft, including vehicles | 69 | 2,132.3 | 2,817.3 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage, including arson | 25 | 772.6 | 1,251.7 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 11 | 339.9 | 229.5 |
Source: South Australia Police, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Homicide | 0 |
|---|---|
| Violence | 16 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Theft and burglary | 82 |
| Damage and public order | 25 |
| Other | 11 |
Questions about crime in West Lakes Shore
- Is West Lakes Shore safe?
- West Lakes Shore: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 1075 places in South Australia (10 = lowest crime). 85 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in West Lakes Shore?
- West Lakes Shore: Weighted crime: 11,125 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
- How many murders are there in West Lakes Shore?
- Recorded homicides in West Lakes Shore (12 months to June 2026): 0.
