Avatar
user icon Account folder icon Saved Locations

Crime rate in 5073 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 68.58/100

(68.58% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,829 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.50 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 437 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 25.97 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 108 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 290 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.42 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
17.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
45.86% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
36.56% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5073 crime trends

See Forecasts

post code 5073 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5073:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 117 reported cases of Theft.

    117

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 104 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    104

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 78 reported cases of Property damage.

    78

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 35 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    35

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 24 reported cases of Deception.

    24

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 10 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5073 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5073

    1 in 156

    In 2025 in 5073 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 156

  • 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

  • 5073

    1 in 58

    In 2025 in 5073 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 58

  • 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

Can your business benefit from our crime data? Insights to evaluate locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does 5073 rank in crime?

5073 postcode is ranked 68.58/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5073 a safe postcode?

5073 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5073?

The top crime types in 5073 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5073?

117 Theft cases were reported in 5073 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5073?

Crime in 5073 has decreased by 2.02% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5073 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 5073 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5073?

The least safe suburb in 5073 is Hectorville, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5073?

The safest suburb in 5073 is Rostrevor, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5073 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5073 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hectorville, Tranmere (SA) and Rostrevor.


Suburbs in Post Code 5073

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.

Feedback
How was your experience?
What could be improved about it? (optional)