# Crime & Safety — 5491, 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: 5491, SA (Postcode)

Fewer crimes are reported here than in most similar areas, making postcode 5491 a relatively safe place. While the crime rate has risen by 8% over five years, which is higher than most areas, the actual number of offences remains modest.

There were 1,503 recorded offences per 100,000 people, a figure that sits around the middle for areas of this level. Assault and related crimes make up the largest share of these offences at 29.6%, followed by theft at 25.9%.

Many specific crime rates are much lower than most areas, including property damage at 223 and motor vehicle theft at 56. Burglary is among the lowest at this level, with only 56 offences per 100,000 people.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 1,503 | — |
| Assault & related rate | 445 | — |
| Burglary (unlawful entry) rate | 56 | — |
| Theft rate | 390 | — |
| Motor vehicle theft rate | 56 | — |
| Property damage rate | 223 | — |
| Crime rate change (5 yr) | 8.0% | — |

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA5491/5491-sa/topic/crime-safety