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Crime rate in 5290 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 93.6/100

(93.6% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 25,591 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 26.80 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,712 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 66.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 501 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,132 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
19.58 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
44.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
89.5% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
81.13% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5290 crime trends

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post code 5290 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5290:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 601 reported cases of Theft.

    601

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 488 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    488

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 322 reported cases of Property damage.

    322

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 209 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    209

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 44 reported cases of Deception.

    44

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 29 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    29

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 7 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 5 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    5

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5290 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5290

    1 in 51

    In 2023 in 5290 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 51

  • 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

  • 5290

    1 in 23

    In 2023 in 5290 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 5290 rank in crime?

5290 postcode is ranked 93.6/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5290 a safe postcode?

5290 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5290?

The top crime types in 5290 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5290?

601 Theft cases were reported in 5290 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 5290?

Crime in 5290 has increased by 10.03% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 5290 in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 5290 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 5290?

The least safe suburb in 5290 is Mount Gambier, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5290?

The safest suburb in 5290 is Mount Gambier, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5290 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5290 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mount Gambier.


Suburbs in Post Code 5290

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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