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Crime rate in 5291 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 62.91/100

(62.91% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,136 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1,741.18 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 273 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 26.93 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 67 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 192 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.61 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
18.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
57.36% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
40.14% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5291 crime trends

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post code 5291 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5291:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 5291 there were 87 reported cases of Theft.

    87

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 5291 there were 67 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    67

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 5291 there were 56 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    56

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 5291 there were 49 reported cases of Property damage.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 5291 there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 5291 there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 5291 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5291

    1 in 151

    In 2024 in 5291 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 151

  • 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

  • 5291

    1 in 53

    In 2024 in 5291 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 53

  • 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 5291 rank in crime?

5291 postcode is ranked 62.91/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5291 a safe postcode?

5291 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5291?

The top crime types in 5291 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 5291?

87 Theft cases were reported in 5291 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 5291?

Crime in 5291 has increased by 56.9% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 5291 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5291 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 5291?

The least safe suburb in 5291 is Caroline, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5291?

The safest suburb in 5291 is Cape Douglas, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5291 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5291 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Caroline, Blackfellows Caves and German Creek.


Suburbs in Post Code 5291

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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