Crime Comparison Between Melbourne and Adelaide 
Index  | Melbourne | Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Crime Index: | 44.19 | 32.92 |
| Safety Scale: | 55.81 | 67.08 |
| Melbourne | Adelaide | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve Data | Improve Data | |||
| Level of crime | Moderate 45.99 | Low 30.31 | ||
| Crime increasing in the past 3 years | High 68.23 | Moderate 53.82 | ||
| Worries home broken and things stolen | Moderate 40.38 | Low 30.18 | ||
| Worries being mugged or robbed | Low 37.68 | Low 25.33 | ||
| Worries car stolen | Low 34.25 | Low 23.45 | ||
| Worries things from car stolen | Moderate 40.64 | Low 31.71 | ||
| Worries attacked | Moderate 41.70 | Low 29.71 | ||
| Worries being insulted | Moderate 45.30 | Low 36.74 | ||
| Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion | Low 30.02 | Low 21.21 | ||
| Problem people using or dealing drugs | Moderate 55.79 | Moderate 46.97 | ||
| Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft | Moderate 53.87 | Moderate 43.84 | ||
| Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery | Moderate 43.75 | Low 29.87 | ||
| Problem corruption and bribery | Low 36.78 | Low 27.03 | ||
| Contributors: | 1178 | 608 | ||
| Last Update: | 28 January 2026 | 6 February 2026 | ||
Safety comparisons Melbourne vs Adelaide
| Melbourne | Adelaide | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improve Data | Improve Data | |||
| Safety walking alone during daylight | High 72.32 | High 78.88 | ||
| Safety walking alone during night | Moderate 42.88 | Moderate 52.23 | ||
| Contributors: | 1178 | 608 | ||
Cities near Melbourne: | Crime in Doncaster | 11.49 miles |
| Crime in Epping | 13.38 miles |
| Crime in Dandenong | 21.97 miles |
| Crime in Pakenham | 40.22 miles |
| Crime in Ballarat | 71.73 miles |
| Crime in Wangaratta | 149.91 miles |
| Crime in Albury | 195.47 miles |
Cities near Adelaide: | Crime in Murray Bridge | 48.49 miles |
| Crime in Nuriootpa | 48.77 miles |
| Crime in Victor Harbor | 52.02 miles |
| Crime in Meningie | 92.56 miles |
| Crime in Wallaroo | 98.31 miles |
| Crime in Port Pirie | 139.57 miles |
| Crime in Berri | 148.52 miles |
| Crime in Bordertown | 168.99 miles |
| Crime in Kingston South East | 183.23 miles |
| Crime in Port Augusta | 191.76 miles |