# Crime & Safety — 5070, 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: 5070, SA (Postcode)

Much higher crime levels than most areas define postcode 5070, where 4,359 offences were recorded per 100,000 people. While these figures are high, the crime rate has fallen by 2.8% over the last five years.

Theft is the most common offence here, making up 46.2% of all recorded crimes. Other frequent incidents include assault and related crimes at 16.1% and burglary at 14.2%.

Theft rates are much higher than most areas, while burglary is also higher than usual. In contrast, robbery and motor vehicle theft are lower than in most other places.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 4,359 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 702 | — |
| Robbery rate | 19 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 617 | — |
| Theft rate | 2,014 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 117 | — |
| Property damage rate | 611 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -2.8% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5070/5070-sa/topic/crime-safety