# Crime & Safety — 5012, 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: 5012, SA (Postcode)

Much higher crime rates than most similar areas mark postcode 5012, where there are 6,847 recorded offences per 100,000 people. Despite these high numbers, the crime rate fell by 17.2% over the last five years, a drop that was larger than in most other areas.

Theft is the most common offence here at 33.3%, followed by assault and related crimes at 20% and property damage at 19.6%. Burglary and motor vehicle theft make up the remaining 17.8% of recorded incidents.

Most types of crime are much higher than in other areas, particularly theft at 2,279 and assault at 1,369 per 100,000. Property damage, burglary and motor vehicle theft rates are also much higher than usual, while robbery is higher than most areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 6,847 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 1,369 | — |
| Robbery rate | 51 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 970 | — |
| Theft rate | 2,279 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 247 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,344 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -17.2% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5012/5012-sa/topic/crime-safety