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Crime rate in 5558 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 53.98/100

(53.98% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,215 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 427.85 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 162 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 31.06 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 43 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 105 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.25 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.48% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
44.05% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5558 crime trends

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post code 5558 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5558:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 42 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    42

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 40 reported cases of Theft.

    40

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 34 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    34

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 28 reported cases of Property damage.

    28

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 4 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    4

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 2 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5558 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5558

    1 in 121

    In 2025 in 5558 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 121

  • SA

    1 in 74

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 74

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5558

    1 in 50

    In 2025 in 5558 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 50

  • SA

    1 in 22

    In 2025 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 5558 rank in crime?

5558 postcode is ranked 53.98/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5558 a safe postcode?

5558 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5558?

The top crime types in 5558 are Assault and related offences, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 5558?

42 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 5558 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5558?

Crime in 5558 has decreased by 5.26% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5558 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5558 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5558?

The least safe suburb in 5558 is Hamley, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5558?

The safest suburb in 5558 is Yelta (SA), by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5558 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5558 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Hamley, Kooroona and Nalyappa.


Suburbs in Post Code 5558

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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