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Crime rate in 5600 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 69.39/100

(69.39% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,149 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.48 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 424 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 68.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 103 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 305 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
16.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
49.60 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
83.39% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
84.07% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5600 crime trends

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post code 5600 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5600:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 120 reported cases of Theft.

    120

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 105 reported cases of Property damage.

    105

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 102 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    102

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 65 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    65

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 13 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 11 reported cases of Deception.

    11

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5600 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5600

    1 in 60

    In 2025 in 5600 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 60

  • 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

  • 5600

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in 5600 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • 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 5600 rank in crime?

5600 postcode is ranked 69.39/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5600 a safe postcode?

5600 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5600?

The top crime types in 5600 are Theft, Property damage, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in 5600?

120 Theft cases were reported in 5600 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5600?

Crime in 5600 has increased by 1.19% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5600 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5600 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5600?

The least safe suburb in 5600 is Whyalla, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5600?

The safest suburb in 5600 is Whyalla Playford, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5600 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5600 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Whyalla and Whyalla Playford.


Suburbs in Post Code 5600

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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