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Crime rate in 5042 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 78.44/100

(78.44% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 11,834 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.65 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 937 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 79.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 142 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 746 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
63.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
79.77% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
88.21% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5042 crime trends

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post code 5042 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5042:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 526 reported cases of Theft.

    526

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 141 reported cases of Property damage.

    141

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 136 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    136

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 79 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    79

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 38 reported cases of Deception.

    38

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 5042 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5042

    1 in 83

    In 2024 in 5042 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • SA

    1 in 73

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5042

    1 in 16

    In 2024 in 5042 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 5042 rank in crime?

5042 postcode is ranked 78.44/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5042 a safe postcode?

5042 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5042?

The top crime types in 5042 are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5042?

526 Theft cases were reported in 5042 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 5042?

Crime in 5042 has decreased by 11.94% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 5042 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5042 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 5042?

The least safe suburb in 5042 is Bedford Park, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5042?

The safest suburb in 5042 is Tonsley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5042 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5042 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Bedford Park, Clovelly Park and St Marys (SA).


Suburbs in Post Code 5042

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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