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Crime rate in 5017 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 76.51/100

(76.51% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,201 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.72 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 584 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 112.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 160 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 396 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
30.76 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
76.14 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
94.21% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
92.32% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5017 crime trends

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post code 5017 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5017:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 181 reported cases of Theft.

    181

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 156 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    156

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 123 reported cases of Property damage.

    123

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 73 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    73

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 16 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 7 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5017 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5017

    1 in 33

    In 2025 in 5017 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 33

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5017

    1 in 13

    In 2025 in 5017 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 13

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 5017 rank in crime?

5017 postcode is ranked 76.51/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5017 a safe postcode?

5017 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5017?

The top crime types in 5017 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5017?

181 Theft cases were reported in 5017 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5017?

Crime in 5017 has increased by 3.91% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5017 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5017 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5017?

The least safe suburb in 5017 is Taperoo, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5017?

The safest suburb in 5017 is Osborne (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5017 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5017 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Taperoo and Osborne (SA).


Suburbs in Post Code 5017

The data is based on annual 2025 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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