# Crime & Safety — 5261, 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: 5261, SA (Postcode)

A 150% surge in the crime rate over five years marks a sharp increase in reported offences for postcode 5261. This area now sees 5,970 offences per 100,000 people, a figure that is much higher than most other similar areas.

With 5,970 recorded offences per 100,000 people, crime levels are much higher than most areas. Assault and related crimes make up the largest share of these offences at 40%, followed by motor vehicle theft at 20%.

Rates for assault, motor vehicle theft, and robbery are all among the highest at this level, while burglary is also much higher than most areas. In contrast, the rate of theft is lower than most areas, and property damage sits around the middle.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 5,970 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 2,388 | — |
| Robbery rate | 299 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 896 | — |
| Theft rate | 597 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 1,194 | — |
| Property damage rate | 597 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 150.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5261/5261-sa/topic/crime-safety