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Crime rate in Oak Flats, NSW, Australia, 2529

Suburb in Shellharbour

Crime Rank: 13/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,840 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 3.77 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 379 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 55.41 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 50 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 109 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.31 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.94 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.76% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
57.65% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Oak Flats crime trends

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Oak Flats crime compared

Top crime types in Oak Flats:


  • Theft

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

    56

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    45

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    42

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    40

  • Property damage

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

    38

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    33

  • Assault and related offences

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

    32

  • Deception

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

    26

  • Sexual offences

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

    17

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    11

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    10

  • Drug use and possession

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

    7

  • Arson

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

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

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

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

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

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

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

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

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

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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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