The statistics show a 12 month rolling variance comparing the period July 2013 to June 2014 to the previous 12 month period July 2012 to June 2013.

Statistics over the past 12 months to the end of June indicate that reported offences against the person are down three per cent and total reported offences against property have fallen by seven per cent, resulting in an overall drop in reported crime of seven per cent.

The release of these statistics, which can be found online at www.police.sa.gov.au each month, is part of a commitment to extend our communication and engagement with the community.

Anyone is able to access the crime statistics for their area by selecting their area of interest on our interactive map available at: http://www.police.sa.gov.au/sapol/about_us/statistics/crime_statistics.jsp

A link will then take you to the appropriate Local Service Area data.

SAPOL statistics have been compiled in compliance with nationally accepted and approved counting rules.

– See more at: http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more-news/26302-police-release-monthly-crime-statistics-for-june.html#sthash.pwVL9MhB.dpuf