# Crime & Safety — 5233, 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: 5233, SA (Postcode)

A 40% drop in the crime rate over five years has made postcode 5233 feel much safer than many other areas. While there are 991 recorded offences per 100,000 people, this figure is around the middle for similar places.

Property damage is the most common offence at 26.7%, followed by assault and related crimes at 20%. Burglary and motor vehicle theft each make up 13.3% of the total, while robbery accounts for 6.7%.

Robbery rates are much higher than most areas, but other crimes are notably rare. The rates for burglary, theft, assault, and property damage are all among the lowest or much lower than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 991 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 198 | — |
| Robbery rate | 66 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 132 | — |
| Theft rate | 66 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 132 | — |
| Property damage rate | 264 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | -40.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5233/5233-sa/topic/crime-safety