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Crime rate in 5723 Post Code, SA, Australia

Crime Rank: 81.26/100

(81.26% Post Codes are better in AU)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,804 Population of the Postcode from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 78,520.42 km2 Area size of the Postcode in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 560 Total number of crimes in the Postcode
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 310.42 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 257 Total number of violent crimes in the Postcode (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 287 Total number of property crimes in the Postcode (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
142.46 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
159.09 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
98.71% Number of postcodes with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
98.23% Number of postcodes with less property crimes

5 year post code 5723 crime trends

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post code 5723 crime compared

Top crime types in postcode 5723:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 253 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    253

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 119 reported cases of Property damage.

    119

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 83 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    83

  • Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 68 reported cases of Theft.

    68

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 14 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    14

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in postcode 5723 there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • 5723

    1 in 7

    In 2025 in 5723 your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 7

  • 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

  • 5723

    1 in 6

    In 2025 in 5723 your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 6

  • 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 5723 rank in crime?

5723 postcode is ranked 81.26/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is 5723 a safe postcode?

5723 postcode is a very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in 5723?

The top crime types in 5723 are Assault and related offences, Property damage, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in 5723?

253 Assault and related offences cases were reported in 5723 in 2025.

Is crime increasing in 5723?

Crime in 5723 has decreased by 17.4% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in 5723 in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in 5723 in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in 5723?

The least safe suburb in 5723 is Coober Pedy, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in 5723?

The safest suburb in 5723 is William Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are 5723 crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in 5723 by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Coober Pedy, Ingomar and Anna Creek.


Suburbs in Post Code 5723

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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