Adelaide Crime Statistics 2026: Offences Fall 4%

New crime statistics released in early 2026 reinforce Adelaide’s long-held reputation for safety. Total offences against people and property in South Australia fell by 4% over the past year. Property crime down 6%. Home invasions declining by 10%. Property crime remains the most common offence, with theft and opportunistic break-ins accounting for the majority of incidents. New crime statistics released in early 2026 reinforce Adelaide’s long-held reputation for safety. Total offences against people and property in South Australia fell by 4% over the past year. Property crime down 6%. Home invasions declining by 10%.

February 2006 Home Invasion

A violent home invasion in Munno Para occurred on the 17th of February, 2006. Masked offenders stormed a family home, reportedly armed and firing at least two shots before fleeing. Police believe the attack was targeted. A violent home invasion in Munno Para occurred on the 17th of February, 2006. Masked offenders stormed a family home, reportedly armed and firing at least two shots before fleeing. Police believe the attack was targeted.

Property Offence Patterns and Research

Property crime remains the most common offence, with theft and opportunistic break-ins accounting for the majority of incidents. According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, homes without visible security measures are more likely to be targeted. Property crime remains the most common offence, with theft and opportunistic break-ins accounting for the majority of incidents. According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, homes without visible security measures are more likely to be targeted. New crime statistics released in early 2026 reinforce Adelaide’s long-held reputation for safety. Total offences against people and property in South Australia fell by 4% over the past year.