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Crime rate in 5159 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 74.18/100

(74.18% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 33,630 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 37.42 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 542 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 16.12 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 141 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 344 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
28.28% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
16.77% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5159 crime trends

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post code 5159 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5159:


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 141 reported cases of Property damage.

    141

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 131 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    131

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 127 reported cases of Theft.

    127

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 47 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    47

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 43 reported cases of Deception.

    43

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 26 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 5 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    5

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5159 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5159

    1 in 239

    In 2025 in 5159 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 239

  • 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

  • 5159

    1 in 98

    In 2025 in 5159 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 98

  • 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 5159 rank in crime?

5159 postcode is ranked 74.18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5159 a safe postcode?

5159 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5159?

The top crime types in 5159 are Property damage, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 5159?

141 Property damage cases were reported in 5159 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5159?

Crime in 5159 has decreased by 2.52% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5159 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5159 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5159?

The least safe suburb in 5159 is Happy Valley (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5159?

The safest suburb in 5159 is Chandlers Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5159 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5159 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Happy Valley (SA), Aberfoyle Park and Flagstaff Hill.


Suburbs in Post Code 5159

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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