# Crime & Safety — 5153, 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: 5153, SA (Postcode)

Assault and related offences make up the largest share of crime in postcode 5153, accounting for 25.3% of recorded incidents. While the typical crime rate is around the middle for similar areas, the number of offences has risen by 23.4% over five years, a change much higher than most areas.

There were 1,173 recorded offences per 100,000 people. The main crime types include assault and theft, which together make up nearly half of all incidents.

Most crime rates here are much lower than in most areas, including burglary at 149 and theft at 282. Motor vehicle theft and property damage are also among the lowest for this level.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 1,173 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 297 | — |
| Robbery rate | 15 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 149 | — |
| Theft rate | 282 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 30 | — |
| Property damage rate | 208 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 23.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5153/5153-sa/topic/crime-safety