# Crime & Safety — 5277, 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: 5277, SA (Postcode)

Daily life in postcode 5277 is marked by a crime rate that has climbed 6.4% over five years. This is a higher increase than most similar areas, with 2,877 recorded offences per 100,000 people.

Crime levels here are higher than most areas. Assaults and related offences make up the biggest share at 26.5%, followed closely by theft at 25.3%.

While theft, burglary, and vehicle theft rates sit around the middle for similar areas, property damage is much lower than most places.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 2,877 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 763 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 416 | — |
| Theft rate | 728 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 173 | — |
| Property damage rate | 347 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 6.4% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5277/5277-sa/topic/crime-safety