5170, SA · Postcode
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.
A sharp 44.4% drop in the crime rate makes postcode 5170 one of the fastest improving areas for safety. While the overall crime rate sits around the middle for similar areas, few other places have seen such a significant decrease over the last five years.
All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 5170, SA — higher than 53% of areas.
The overall recorded-offence rate and its five-year trend.
There were 1,649 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure that is typical for areas of this size. Assault and related crimes make up the largest share of these offences at 45%, followed by property damage at 25%.
1,649
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
Total recorded criminal offences per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). The per-capita rate is the meaningful map metric — raw counts just track population. Offence definitions and counting rules differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
-44.4%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
Change in the recorded-offence rate over the latest five years — positive means crime is rising, negative means it is falling. Computed from each region's annual series.
Rates for assault, sexual offences, robbery, burglary, theft, drugs and more.
Theft and motor vehicle theft rates are much lower than most areas, with burglary rates also among the lowest. Property damage is lower than most areas, while the assault rate is around the middle for its level.
742
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
Recorded assault & related per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
82
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Recorded burglary (unlawful entry) per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
247
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
Recorded theft per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
82
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
Recorded motor vehicle theft per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
412
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
Recorded property damage per 100,000 residents per year (latest complete year, from the state/territory police service). Offence definitions differ by state, so cross-state comparisons are indicative only.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Crime & Safety in 5170, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5170/5170-sa/topic/crime-safety
