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South Australian Criminal Statistics
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About
This dataset provides a detailed breakdown of criminal activities within South Australia for the period of 2022-2023. It offers insights into reported offences against persons and properties across various suburbs. This data collection is ideal for individuals and organisations involved in data science, criminology, and policy-making, facilitating a wide array of analytical possibilities.
Columns
- Reported Date: The specific date when the crime was reported, with data ranging from 7 January 2022 to 6 December 2023.
- Suburb - Incident: The suburb where the criminal incident took place. This column identifies 1,330 unique suburbs, with examples including Adelaide and Port Augusta. Some values may be missing.
- Postcode - Incident: The postcode corresponding to the incident location. There are 380 unique postcodes, such as 5108 and 5000. Some values may be missing.
- Offence Level 1 Description: A broad categorisation of the offence. Key categories include "OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY" (78%) and "OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON" (22%).
- Offence Level 2 Description: A more specific categorisation of the offence. Examples include "THEFT AND RELATED OFFENCES" (44%) and "ACTS INTENDED TO CAUSE INJURY" (19%), among 9 unique descriptions.
- Offence Level 3 Description: A detailed description of the offence. Examples include "Other theft" (18%) and "Other property damage and environmental" (16%), representing 29 unique descriptions.
- Offence count: The number of times a specific offence occurred, with counts ranging from 1 to 49.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format, specifically
2022-23_data_sa_crime.csv, and is 12.21 MB in size. It comprises 7 columns and approximately 97.1 thousand records.Usage
This dataset can be utilised for various analytical applications, including:
- Performing trend analysis to understand crime patterns over time.
- Conducting geographical analysis to identify crime hotspots.
- Exploring relationships between different types of crimes.
- Developing predictive models for crime occurrence or escalation.
- Informing public policy and community safety strategies.
Coverage
The dataset covers crime incidents across South Australia, detailed by suburb and postcode. The time range spans from July 2022 to December 2023. The data focuses on offences against both persons and properties. No specific demographic scope is detailed beyond these categories.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For developing statistical models, performing data visualisations, and uncovering insights into criminal behaviour.
- Criminologists: To research crime trends, geographical distributions, and the nature of offences.
- Policy-makers and Government Agencies: For informing decisions related to public safety, resource allocation, and developing community safety strategies.
- Researchers and Academics: For educational, social, and scientific advancements in the field of public safety and urban studies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- South Australia Crime Data 2022-2023
- Shadows and Signals: South Australia Crime Puzzle 2022-2023
- SA Crime Incidents 2022-2023
- Australian Criminal Statistics (South Australia)
- South Australian Offence Data
Attributes
Original Data Source: South Australian Criminal Statistics
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