| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
15,250 | Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
746.82 km2 | Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
1,369 | Total number of crimes in the Postcode |
Crimes per 1000 people |
89.77 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
443 | Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
847 | Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
29.05 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
55.54 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
postcodes with less Violent Crimes |
93.56% | Number of postcodes with less violent crimes |
|
postcodes with less Property Crimes |
87.13% | Number of postcodes with less property crimes |
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 430 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
430
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 335 reported cases of Theft.
335
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 331 reported cases of Property damage.
331
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 155 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
155
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 34 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
34
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 30 reported cases of Deception.
30
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 23 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
23
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 10 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
10
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 6 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
6
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 6 reported cases of Robbery.
6
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
5
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.
3
In 2025 in postcode 5540 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
1
1 in 34
In 2025 in 5540 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 34
1 in 74
In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74
1 in 87
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87
1 in 18
In 2025 in 5540 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 18
1 in 22
In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
1 in 27
In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
5540 postcode is ranked 92.48/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
5540 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in 5540 are Assault and related offences, Theft, Property damage.
430 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 5540 in 2025.
Crime in 5540 has decreased by 2.7% from 2024 to 2025.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5540 in 2025.
The least safe suburb in 5540 is Port Pirie, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in 5540 is Telowie, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in 5540 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Port Pirie, Nelshaby and Solomontown.
The data is based on annual 2025 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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