# Crime & Safety — 5162, 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: 5162, SA (Postcode)

Theft makes up nearly a third of all recorded offences in postcode 5162. While the crime rate fell by 13.9% over five years, which is a bigger drop than most areas, the total number of offences remains very high.

There were 4,945 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas. Theft is the most common crime at 31.7%, followed by property damage at 27.1% and assault at 24.8%.

Assault rates (1,226) and property damage (1,339) are both much higher than most areas. Theft is also higher than usual at 1,568, while burglary and robbery rates sit around the middle for this level of area.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 4,945 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 1,226 | — |
| Robbery rate | 40 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 402 | — |
| Theft rate | 1,568 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 119 | — |
| Property damage rate | 1,339 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -13.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5162/5162-sa/topic/crime-safety