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Crime rate in Oak Flats, NSW, Australia, 2529

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,840

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    3.77 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    379

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    55.41

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    50

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    109

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
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    7.31

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    15.94

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.76%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    57.65%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 56 cases of Theft.

    56

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 45 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    45

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 42 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    42

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 40 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    40

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 38 cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 33 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    33

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 32 cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 26 cases of Deception.

    26

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 17 cases of Sexual offences.

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 11 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 10 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 5 cases of Arson.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 5 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 5 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 4 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 1 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Oak Flats there were 1 cases of Other drug offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oak Flats

    1 in 137

    In 2023 in Oak Flats your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • Oak Flats

    1 in 63

    In 2023 in Oak Flats your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 63

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oak Flats rank in crime?

Oak Flats suburb is ranked 13/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Oak Flats a safe suburb?

Oak Flats suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Oak Flats?

The top crime types in Oak Flats are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Oak Flats?

56 Theft cases were reported in Oak Flats in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Oak Flats?

Crime in Oak Flats has decreased by 5.49% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Oak Flats in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oak Flats in 2023.

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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