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Crime rate in 5082 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 85.08/100

(85.08% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 16,313 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 5.64 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,261 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 77.30 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 167 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,026 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
62.89 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
66.29% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
89.26% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5082 crime trends

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post code 5082 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5082:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 583 reported cases of Theft.

    583

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 192 reported cases of Property damage.

    192

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 159 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    159

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 148 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    148

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 100 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    100

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 48 reported cases of Deception.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 14 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    14

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5082 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5082

    1 in 98

    In 2025 in 5082 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 98

  • 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

  • 5082

    1 in 16

    In 2025 in 5082 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 5082 rank in crime?

5082 postcode is ranked 85.08/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5082 a safe postcode?

5082 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5082?

The top crime types in 5082 are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5082?

583 Theft cases were reported in 5082 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5082?

Crime in 5082 has decreased by 3.89% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5082 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 5082 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5082?

The least safe suburb in 5082 is Ovingham, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5082?

The safest suburb in 5082 is Fitzroy (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5082 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5082 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ovingham, Thorngate and Prospect (SA).


Suburbs in Post Code 5082

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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