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Crime rate in 5171 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 53.54/100

(53.54% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,263 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 115.92 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 163 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 26.03 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 40 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 113 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.39 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.04 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
45.7% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
38.98% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5171 crime trends

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post code 5171 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5171:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 56 reported cases of Theft.

    56

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 30 reported cases of Property damage.

    30

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 21 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 5 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    5

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5171 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5171

    1 in 157

    In 2025 in 5171 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 157

  • 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

  • 5171

    1 in 55

    In 2025 in 5171 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 55

  • 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 5171 rank in crime?

5171 postcode is ranked 53.54/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5171 a safe postcode?

5171 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5171?

The top crime types in 5171 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5171?

56 Theft cases were reported in 5171 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5171?

Crime in 5171 has increased by 16.43% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5171 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 5171 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5171?

The least safe suburb in 5171 is McLaren Vale, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5171?

The safest suburb in 5171 is McLaren Flat, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5171 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5171 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are McLaren Vale, Blewitt Springs and Tatachilla.


Suburbs in Post Code 5171

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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