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Crime rate in 5169 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 89.26/100

(89.26% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,095 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 13.82 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,117 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.59 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 277 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 767 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
13.78 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
77.19% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
75.42% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5169 crime trends

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post code 5169 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5169:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 388 reported cases of Theft.

    388

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 280 reported cases of Property damage.

    280

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 265 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    265

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 36 reported cases of Deception.

    36

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 34 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 11 reported cases of Robbery.

    11

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5169 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5169

    1 in 73

    In 2025 in 5169 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • 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

  • 5169

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in 5169 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 5169 rank in crime?

5169 postcode is ranked 89.26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5169 a safe postcode?

5169 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5169?

The top crime types in 5169 are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5169?

388 Theft cases were reported in 5169 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5169?

Crime in 5169 has decreased by 3.79% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5169 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5169 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5169?

The least safe suburb in 5169 is Seaford (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5169?

The safest suburb in 5169 is Seaford Heights, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5169 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5169 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Seaford (SA), Seaford Meadows and Seaford Rise.


Suburbs in Post Code 5169

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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