Crime & Safety Overview

Safety: People

7 / 10
0510

Safety: Property

1 / 10
0510

Overall Safety

1 / 10
0510

Goolwa South is generally considered an average suburb compared to other suburbs in Victor Harbor-Goolwa. Crime rates are above the Greater Victor Harbor-Goolwa average, with Assault being the most commonly reported violent crime, and Trespassing the most commonly reported property crime. From 2023 to 2024, Violent crime rates have decreased by 63.64%, and Property crime rates have increased by 35.29%.


As with any area, it is recommended to stay aware of your surroundings and take the usual safety precautions.

Violent Crime

Greater Victor Harbor-Goolwa Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Victor Harbor-Goolwa

Assault
371.7414.1
Total371.7414.1

Violent Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Property Crime

Greater Victor Harbor-Goolwa Crime Rate (Benchmark)

Crime

Calculated per 100,000 residents

Latest Rate

Greater

Victor Harbor-Goolwa

Trespassing
1,022.3333.7
Theft
371.7139.1
Motor Vehicle Theft
92.934
Property Damage
557.6423.4
Arson
92.930.9
Total2,137.4961.1

Property Crime % Change

Crime Rate Decrease
Crime Rate Increase
Crime Rate % Change

Key Statistics

Violent Crime Ranked:

4 / 11


Property Crime Ranked:

10 / 10