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Crime rate in 5501 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 65.85/100

(65.85% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,167 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 655.71 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 363 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 44.45 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 83 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 263 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.16 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.20 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
74.09% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
65.33% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5501 crime trends

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post code 5501 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5501:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 148 reported cases of Theft.

    148

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 80 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    80

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 66 reported cases of Property damage.

    66

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 49 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    49

  • Deception

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in postcode 5501 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5501

    1 in 98

    In 2024 in 5501 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 98

  • 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

  • 5501

    1 in 31

    In 2024 in 5501 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 5501 rank in crime?

5501 postcode is ranked 65.85/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5501 a safe postcode?

5501 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5501?

The top crime types in 5501 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5501?

148 Theft cases were reported in 5501 in 2024.

Is crime increasing in 5501?

Crime in 5501 has increased by 14.87% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in 5501 in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5501 in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in 5501?

The least safe suburb in 5501 is Middle Beach, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5501?

The safest suburb in 5501 is Wild Horse Plains, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5501 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5501 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Middle Beach, Parham and Port Gawler.


Suburbs in Post Code 5501

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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