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Crime rate in 5170 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 34.84/100

(34.84% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,213 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.55 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 29 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 23.91 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 10 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 17 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.24 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.01 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
56.44% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
27.63% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5170 crime trends

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post code 5170 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5170:


  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5170 there were 12 reported cases of Property damage.

    12

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5170 there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5170 there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5170 there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5170 there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5170

    1 in 121

    In 2025 in 5170 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 121

  • 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

  • 5170

    1 in 71

    In 2025 in 5170 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 71

  • 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 5170 rank in crime?

5170 postcode is ranked 34.84/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5170 a safe postcode?

5170 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5170?

The top crime types in 5170 are Property damage, Assault and related offences, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 5170?

12 Property damage cases were reported in 5170 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5170?

Crime in 5170 has increased by 16% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5170 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5170 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5170?

The least safe suburb in 5170 is Maslin Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5170?

The safest suburb in 5170 is Maslin Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5170 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5170 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Maslin Beach.


Suburbs in Post Code 5170

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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