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Crime rate in 5690 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 86.24/100

(86.24% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,953 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 68,147.33 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 849 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 214.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 281 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 535 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
71.09 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
135.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
97.79% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
97.59% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5690 crime trends

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post code 5690 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5690:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 278 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    278

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 208 reported cases of Property damage.

    208

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 202 reported cases of Theft.

    202

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 110 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    110

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 14 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    14

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 12 reported cases of Deception.

    12

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 11 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    11

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    8

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 3 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5690 there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5690

    1 in 14

    In 2025 in 5690 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 14

  • 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

  • 5690

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in 5690 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 7

  • 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 5690 rank in crime?

5690 postcode is ranked 86.24/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5690 a safe postcode?

5690 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5690?

The top crime types in 5690 are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in 5690?

278 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 5690 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5690?

Crime in 5690 has decreased by 28.17% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5690 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5690 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5690?

The least safe suburb in 5690 is Ceduna, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5690?

The safest suburb in 5690 is Nadia, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5690 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5690 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Ceduna, Thevenard and Yalata.


Suburbs in Post Code 5690

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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