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Crime rate in 5038 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 81.94/100

(81.94% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 17,399 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.75 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 944 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.26 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 164 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 716 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.43 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
41.15 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
62.87% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
78.44% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5038 crime trends

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post code 5038 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5038:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 327 reported cases of Theft.

    327

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 184 reported cases of Property damage.

    184

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 158 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    158

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 102 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    102

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 100 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    100

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 46 reported cases of Deception.

    46

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5038 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5038

    1 in 106

    In 2025 in 5038 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • 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

  • 5038

    1 in 24

    In 2025 in 5038 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • 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 5038 rank in crime?

5038 postcode is ranked 81.94/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5038 a safe postcode?

5038 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5038?

The top crime types in 5038 are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5038?

327 Theft cases were reported in 5038 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5038?

Crime in 5038 has decreased by 10.35% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5038 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5038 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5038?

The least safe suburb in 5038 is Plympton, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5038?

The safest suburb in 5038 is Camden Park (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5038 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5038 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Plympton, Plympton Park and South Plympton.


Suburbs in Post Code 5038

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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