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Crime rate in 5243 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 19.35/100

(19.35% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 865 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 26.98 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 10 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 11.56 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 6 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.94 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
4.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
49.32% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
5.15% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5243 crime trends

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post code 5243 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5243:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5243 there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5243 there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5243 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5243 there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5243 there were 1 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5243

    1 in 144

    In 2025 in 5243 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 144

  • 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

  • 5243

    1 in 216

    In 2025 in 5243 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 216

  • 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 5243 rank in crime?

5243 postcode is ranked 19.35/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5243 a safe postcode?

5243 postcode is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in 5243?

The top crime types in 5243 are Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter, Homicide and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5243?

5 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 5243 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5243?

Crime in 5243 has increased by 11.11% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5243 in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 5243 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5243?

The least safe suburb in 5243 is Oakbank, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5243?

The safest suburb in 5243 is Oakbank, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5243 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5243 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Oakbank.


Suburbs in Post Code 5243

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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