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Crime rate in 5008 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 86.93/100

(86.93% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 14,390 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.19 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,462 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 101.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 216 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,193 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.01 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
82.90 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
82.1% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
93.4% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5008 crime trends

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post code 5008 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5008:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 788 reported cases of Theft.

    788

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 248 reported cases of Property damage.

    248

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 194 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    194

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 157 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    157

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 34 reported cases of Deception.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    17

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 10 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    10

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 5008 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5008

    1 in 67

    In 2023 in 5008 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 67

  • SA

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5008

    1 in 12

    In 2023 in 5008 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 12

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 5008 rank in crime?

5008 postcode is ranked 86.93/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5008 a safe postcode?

5008 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5008?

The top crime types in 5008 are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5008?

788 Theft cases were reported in 5008 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 5008?

Crime in 5008 has increased by 26.8% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 5008 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5008 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 5008?

The least safe suburb in 5008 is Ridleyton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5008?

The safest suburb in 5008 is West Croydon, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5008 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5008 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ridleyton, Dudley Park (SA) and Devon Park (SA).


Suburbs in Post Code 5008

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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