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Crime rate in 5244 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 33.35/100

(33.35% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,450 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 223.48 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 39 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 8.76 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 8 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 22 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.80 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
4.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
12.31% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
5.43% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5244 crime trends

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post code 5244 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5244:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5244 there were 12 reported cases of Theft.

    12

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5244 there were 8 reported cases of Deception.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5244 there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5244 there were 8 reported cases of Property damage.

    8

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5244 there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5244 there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5244

    1 in 556

    In 2025 in 5244 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 556

  • 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

  • 5244

    1 in 202

    In 2025 in 5244 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 202

  • 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 5244 rank in crime?

5244 postcode is ranked 33.35/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5244 a safe postcode?

5244 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5244?

The top crime types in 5244 are Theft, Deception, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5244?

12 Theft cases were reported in 5244 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5244?

Crime in 5244 has decreased by 38.1% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5244 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5244 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5244?

The least safe suburb in 5244 is Harrogate, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5244?

The safest suburb in 5244 is Charleston, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5244 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5244 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Harrogate, Mount Torrens and Woodside (SA).


Suburbs in Post Code 5244

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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