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Crime rate in 5162 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 93.64/100

(93.64% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 35,328 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 19.69 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,693 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 47.92 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 454 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,132 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
12.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.98% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
67.26% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5162 crime trends

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post code 5162 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5162:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 543 reported cases of Theft.

    543

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 434 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    434

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 376 reported cases of Property damage.

    376

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 153 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    153

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 68 reported cases of Deception.

    68

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 48 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 8 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    8

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 4 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5162 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5162

    1 in 78

    In 2025 in 5162 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 78

  • 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

  • 5162

    1 in 31

    In 2025 in 5162 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 5162 rank in crime?

5162 postcode is ranked 93.64/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5162 a safe postcode?

5162 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5162?

The top crime types in 5162 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5162?

543 Theft cases were reported in 5162 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5162?

Crime in 5162 has increased by 0.06% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5162 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 5162 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5162?

The least safe suburb in 5162 is Morphett Vale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5162?

The safest suburb in 5162 is Woodcroft (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5162 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5162 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Morphett Vale and Woodcroft (SA).


Suburbs in Post Code 5162

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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