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Crime rate in 5608 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 95.82/100

(95.82% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 13,036 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 30.32 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,162 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 165.85 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 619 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,450 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
47.48 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
111.23 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.98% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
96.42% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5608 crime trends

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post code 5608 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5608:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 673 reported cases of Theft.

    673

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 592 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    592

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 510 reported cases of Property damage.

    510

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 267 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    267

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 46 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    46

  • Deception

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 27 reported cases of Deception.

    27

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 20 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    20

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 13 reported cases of Robbery.

    13

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 12 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    12

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in postcode 5608 there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5608

    1 in 21

    In 2023 in 5608 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 21

  • SA

    1 in 77

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 77

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • 5608

    1 in 9

    In 2023 in 5608 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 9

  • SA

    1 in 20

    In 2023 in SA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 20

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does 5608 rank in crime?

5608 postcode is ranked 95.82/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5608 a safe postcode?

5608 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5608?

The top crime types in 5608 are Theft, Assault and related offences, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in 5608?

673 Theft cases were reported in 5608 in 2023.

Is crime increasing in 5608?

Crime in 5608 has increased by 3.94% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in 5608 in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in 5608 in 2023.

What is the least safe suburb in 5608?

The least safe suburb in 5608 is Whyalla Stuart, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5608?

The safest suburb in 5608 is Mullaquana, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5608 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5608 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Whyalla Stuart, Whyalla Norrie and Mullaquana.


Suburbs in Post Code 5608

The data is based on annual 2023 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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