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Crime rate in 5238 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 50.28/100

(50.28% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    4,436

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    1,486.93 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    147

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    33.14

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    31

    Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    107

    Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    6.99

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    24.12

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    52.33%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    54.87%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 5238 there were 48 cases of Theft.

    48

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 5238 there were 42 cases of Property damage.

    42

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5238 there were 31 cases of Assault and related offences.

    31

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 5238 there were 17 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 5238 there were 8 cases of Deception.

    8

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 5238 there were 1 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5238

    1 in 143

    In 2023 in 5238 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 143

  • SA

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5238

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in 5238 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does 5238 rank in crime?

5238 postcode is ranked 50.28/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5238 a safe postcode?

5238 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5238?

The top crime types in 5238 are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5238?

48 Theft cases were reported in 5238 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 5238?

Crime in 5238 has decreased by 8.7% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 5238 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5238 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 5238?

The least safe suburb in 5238 is Frahns, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5238?

The safest suburb in 5238 is Teal Flat, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5238 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5238 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Frahns, Frayville and Five Miles.


Suburbs in Post Code 5238

The data is based on annual 2023 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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