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Crime rate in 5602 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 32.46/100

(32.46% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,345 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3,268.88 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 33 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 24.54 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 11 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 20 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
14.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
56.23% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
30.37% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5602 crime trends

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post code 5602 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5602:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5602 there were 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5602 there were 9 reported cases of Theft.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5602 there were 6 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    6

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5602 there were 5 reported cases of Property damage.

    5

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5602 there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5602 there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5602

    1 in 122

    In 2025 in 5602 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 122

  • 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

  • 5602

    1 in 67

    In 2025 in 5602 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 67

  • 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 5602 rank in crime?

5602 postcode is ranked 32.46/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5602 a safe postcode?

5602 postcode is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5602?

The top crime types in 5602 are Assault and related offences, Theft, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 5602?

10 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 5602 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5602?

Crime in 5602 has decreased by 13.16% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5602 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5602 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5602?

The least safe suburb in 5602 is Cowell, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5602?

The safest suburb in 5602 is Port Gibbon, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5602 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5602 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Cowell, Lucky Bay and Mangalo.


Suburbs in Post Code 5602

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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