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Crime rate in 5278 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 27.8/100

(27.8% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 532 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 305.70 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 22 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 41.35 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 5 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 17 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.40 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
31.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
70.84% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
home icon postcodes with less
Property Crimes
65.12% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5278 crime trends

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post code 5278 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5278:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 5278 there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 5278 there were 5 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    5

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 5278 there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 5278 there were 4 reported cases of Theft.

    4


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5278

    1 in 106

    In 2024 in 5278 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 106

  • 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

  • 5278

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in 5278 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 5278 rank in crime?

5278 postcode is ranked 27.8/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5278 a safe postcode?

5278 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5278?

The top crime types in 5278 are Burglary/Break and enter, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5278?

9 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in 5278 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 5278?

Crime in 5278 has increased by 144.44% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 5278 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5278 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 5278?

The least safe suburb in 5278 is Wepar, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5278?

The safest suburb in 5278 is Moerlong, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5278 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5278 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Wepar, Kalangadoo and Krongart.


Suburbs in Post Code 5278

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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