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Crime rate in 5244 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 38.66/100

(38.66% 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 63 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 14.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 11 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 46 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.47 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
10.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon postcodes with less
Violent Crimes
25.7% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
16.05% 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 2024 in postcode 5244 there were 26 reported cases of Theft.

    26

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 5244 there were 16 reported cases of Property damage.

    16

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 5244 there were 11 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 5244 there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 5244 there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 5244 there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5244

    1 in 405

    In 2024 in 5244 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 405

  • SA

    1 in 73

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 73

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5244

    1 in 97

    In 2024 in 5244 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 97

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2024 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 38.66/100 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, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5244?

26 Theft cases were reported in 5244 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 5244?

Crime in 5244 has increased by 3.28% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 5244 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5244 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 5244?

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

What is the safest suburb in 5244?

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

Where are 5244 crime hotspots?

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


Suburbs in Post Code 5244

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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