# Crime & Safety — 5275, 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: 5275, SA (Postcode)

A 7.9% rise in the crime rate over five years is higher than most areas in postcode 5275. While recorded offences sit around the middle for similar places, theft and assault make up more than half of all reported crimes.

There were 1,723 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure around the middle for its level. Theft is the most common crime at 31.7%, followed by assault and related offences at 24.4%.

Rates for theft, burglary, and assault are all lower than most areas. Property damage is among the lowest at this level, while motor vehicle theft is around the middle.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 1,723 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 420 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 294 | — |
| Theft rate | 546 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 168 | — |
| Property damage rate | 210 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 7.9% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5275/5275-sa/topic/crime-safety