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Crime rate in 5222 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 19.71/100

(19.71% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 720 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 397.70 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 16 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 22.22 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 4 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 12 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.56 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
38.66% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
34.71% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5222 crime trends

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post code 5222 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5222:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5222 there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5222 there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5222 there were 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5222 there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5222 there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5222

    1 in 180

    In 2025 in 5222 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 180

  • 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

  • 5222

    1 in 60

    In 2025 in 5222 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 60

  • 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 5222 rank in crime?

5222 postcode is ranked 19.71/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5222 a safe postcode?

5222 postcode is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in 5222?

The top crime types in 5222 are Theft, Property damage, Homicide and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5222?

8 Theft cases were reported in 5222 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5222?

Crime in 5222 has decreased by 11.11% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5222 in 2025?

There were 2 Homicide and related offences cases in 5222 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5222?

The least safe suburb in 5222 is Cuttlefish Bay, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5222?

The safest suburb in 5222 is Willson River, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5222 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5222 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cuttlefish Bay, Brown Beach and Dudley West.


Suburbs in Post Code 5222

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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