# Crime & Safety — 5062, 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: 5062, SA (Postcode)

3,251 recorded offences per 100,000 people is a higher rate than most areas in postcode 5062. This figure shows a high volume of crime, though the rate has dipped by 1.2% over the last five years. Theft is the most common issue here, making up over a third of all reported crimes.

There were 3,251 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure that is higher than most areas. Theft accounts for 36.7% of these incidents, followed by property damage at 21.4%.

The theft rate is higher than most areas, while robbery is much lower. Other offences, such as burglary and property damage, sit around the middle for their level, while assault and motor vehicle theft are lower than most areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 3,251 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 471 | — |
| Robbery rate | 13 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 510 | — |
| Theft rate | 1,193 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 110 | — |
| Property damage rate | 697 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -1.2% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5062/5062-sa/topic/crime-safety