Is Adelaide Safe?
Crime statistics for Adelaide. Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 988 total crimes recorded in Adelaide
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Adelaide — last 12 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Adelaide
Safest Areas Near Adelaide
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Adelaide by safety score
Compare Adelaide With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adelaide safe?
Adelaide has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 988 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Adelaide are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Adelaide in the last 12 months?
988 crimes were recorded in Adelaide in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 8.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,077 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 275 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Adelaide?
The most common crime in Adelaide is Violent Crime, with 275 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 27.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Adelaide increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Adelaide is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.3% — from 1,077 crimes in the previous 12 months to 988 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Adelaide?
Adelaide has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Adelaide compare to the Sussex Police average?
Adelaide has a safety score of 10/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. Adelaide is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Adelaide?
32.3% of crimes recorded in Adelaide resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Sussex Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Adelaide?
275 violent crimes were recorded in Adelaide in the last 12 months — representing 27.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 203 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Adelaide last updated?
The crime data for Adelaide was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Adelaide with other areas?
You can compare Adelaide with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.