Crime in Northern Areas
Reported offences in the Northern Areas council area, from SA Police data. Showing the 12 months to Mar 2026 and the trend since 2016.
73
offences (last 12 mo)
1,567
per 100k residents
—
small population
Monthly offences over time
Total reported offences per month — the long-run trend for Northern Areas.
Breakdown — last 12 months
Every reported offence by type. These add up to the 73 total.
7
Break-ins
1
Vehicle theft
15
Other theft
16
Property damage
2
Fraud
3
Handling stolen goods
26
Assault
0
Robbery
3
Other against the person
Reported offences reflect police-recorded crime, not all crime; reporting rates vary by area and offence type. Counts are for the whole council area, not any specific suburb or address — indicative only. Source: South Australia Police (SAPOL) / SA Office of Crime Statistics and Research crime statistics (CC BY 4.0).