# Crime & Safety — 5157, 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: 5157, SA (Postcode)

Property damage is the most common offence in postcode 5157, accounting for a quarter of all recorded crime. This area has seen a significant 27.9% drop in its crime rate over five years, which is a much larger decrease than most other areas.

There were 1,459 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure that sits around the middle for areas of this level. Property damage, burglary, and theft make up the bulk of these incidents.

The area is safer than most in several categories, with the rates of property damage, theft, and motor vehicle theft all being much lower than most areas. Assault and burglary rates are also lower than in other similar locations.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 1,459 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 199 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 332 | — |
| Theft rate | 299 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 66 | — |
| Property damage rate | 365 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -27.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5157/5157-sa/topic/crime-safety