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Crime rate in 5048 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 75.22/100

(75.22% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 15,513 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.81 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 653 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 125 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 498 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.06 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
55.31% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
67.38% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5048 crime trends

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post code 5048 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5048:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 285 reported cases of Theft.

    285

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 121 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    121

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 116 reported cases of Property damage.

    116

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 73 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    73

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 23 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    23

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 23 reported cases of Deception.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5048 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5048

    1 in 124

    In 2025 in 5048 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 124

  • 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

  • 5048

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in 5048 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 5048 rank in crime?

5048 postcode is ranked 75.22/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5048 a safe postcode?

5048 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5048?

The top crime types in 5048 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5048?

285 Theft cases were reported in 5048 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5048?

Crime in 5048 has decreased by 6.71% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5048 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5048 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5048?

The least safe suburb in 5048 is Brighton (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5048?

The safest suburb in 5048 is Hove, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5048 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5048 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Brighton (SA), Dover Gardens and North Brighton.


Suburbs in Post Code 5048

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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