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Crime rate in 5240 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 5.95/100

(5.95% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 534 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 22.08 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 5.62 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.87 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
3.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
13.88% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
3.74% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5240 crime trends

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post code 5240 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5240:


  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 5240 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 5240 there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 5240 there were 1 reported cases of Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5240

    1 in 534

    In 2023 in 5240 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 534

  • 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

  • 5240

    1 in 267

    In 2023 in 5240 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 267

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 5240 rank in crime?

5240 postcode is ranked 5.95/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5240 a safe postcode?

5240 postcode is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5240?

The top crime types in 5240 are Blackmail and extortion, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 5240?

1 Blackmail and extortion cases were reported in 5240 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 5240?

Crime in 5240 has decreased by 25% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 5240 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5240 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 5240?

The least safe suburb in 5240 is Lenswood, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5240?

The safest suburb in 5240 is Lenswood, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5240 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5240 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Lenswood.


Suburbs in Post Code 5240

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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