# Crime & Safety — 5007, SA

Recorded crime in the area — the overall offence rate per 100,000 residents, the mix of offence types, and how it is changing. Sourced from state and territory police data; offence definitions differ by state, so comparisons across state lines are indicative only.

Area: 5007, SA (Postcode)

Among the highest rates of recorded offences are found in postcode 5007, where the crime rate has risen by 18.6% over five years. This increase is higher than in most other areas, with 15,561 recorded offences per 100,000 people.

Theft is the most common crime here, making up 59.1% of offences. Other frequent incidents include property damage at 13.8%, assault at 11.1%, and burglary at 8.9%.

Many crime types are among the highest at this level, including theft, burglary, and property damage. Rates for assault, motor vehicle theft, and robbery are also much higher than in most other areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 15,561 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 1,720 | — |
| Robbery rate | 73 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 1,378 | — |
| Theft rate | 9,195 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 354 | — |
| Property damage rate | 2,146 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 18.6% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5007/5007-sa/topic/crime-safety