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Crime rate in 5253 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 93.04/100

(93.04% Post Codes are better in AU)
  • Population
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    19,267

    Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    874.89 km2

    Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,771

    Total number of crimes in the Postcode

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    91.92

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    441

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

  • Property Crimes
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    1,236

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    22.89

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    64.15

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • postcodes with less
    Violent Crimes
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    92.48%

    Number of postcodes with less violent crimes

  • postcodes with less
    Property Crimes
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    89.9%

    Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5253 crime trends

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post code 5253 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5253:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 673 reported cases of Theft.

    673

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 423 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    423

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 364 reported cases of Property damage.

    364

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 199 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    199

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 48 reported cases of Deception.

    48

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 43 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    43

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 9 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    9

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 7 reported cases of Robbery.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 5253 there were 2 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5253

    1 in 44

    In 2023 in 5253 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 44

  • 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

  • 5253

    1 in 16

    In 2023 in 5253 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 16

  • 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 5253 rank in crime?

5253 postcode is ranked 93.04/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5253 a safe postcode?

5253 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5253?

The top crime types in 5253 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5253?

673 Theft cases were reported in 5253 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 5253?

Crime in 5253 has increased by 24.98% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 5253 in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5253 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 5253?

The least safe suburb in 5253 is Gifford Hill, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5253?

The safest suburb in 5253 is White Sands, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5253 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5253 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Gifford Hill, Murray Bridge and Sunnyside (SA).


Suburbs in Post Code 5253

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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