# Crime & Safety — 5010, 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: 5010, SA (Postcode)

Some of the highest crime rates for its size are found in postcode 5010, with 9,052 recorded offences per 100,000 people. While this is a high figure, the crime rate has fallen by 9.2% over the last five years, a decrease that is more significant than in most other similar areas.

The area sees a high volume of crime, with theft making up the biggest slice at 33.6%, followed by assault and related offences at 23.7%. Property damage accounts for 20.3% of reports, while unlawful entry and motor vehicle theft make up smaller portions of the total.

Most types of crime are much higher here than in most similar areas. This is especially true for theft, property damage, and burglary, while rates for assault, motor vehicle theft, and robbery are also higher than usual.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 9,052 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 2,144 | — |
| Robbery rate | 65 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 1,080 | — |
| Theft rate | 3,045 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 311 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,833 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -9.2% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5010/5010-sa/topic/crime-safety