# Crime & Safety — 5008, 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: 5008, SA (Postcode)

8,655 recorded offences per 100,000 people make postcode 5008 one of the areas with the highest crime rates in the country. This is a place where crime is more frequent than in most similar areas, with the rate rising by 9.2% over the last five years.

Theft is the most common offence, making up 42.1% of the total. Other frequent crimes include assault and related offences at 17.8% and property damage at 17.1%.

Most types of crime occur here much more often than in most other areas. This includes theft, burglary, property damage, and assault, as well as motor vehicle theft and robbery.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 8,655 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 1,543 | — |
| Robbery rate | 63 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 1,085 | — |
| Theft rate | 3,643 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 313 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,481 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 9.2% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5008/5008-sa/topic/crime-safety