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Crime rate in Oakleigh East, VIC, Australia, 3166

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    6,804

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.06 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    287

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    42.18

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    24

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

  • Property Crimes
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    184

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.53

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    27.04

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.83%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    72.51%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 127 cases of Theft.

    127

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 36 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    36

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 27 cases of Breaches of orders.

    27

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 21 cases of Assault and related offences.

    21

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 21 cases of Property damage.

    21

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 16 cases of Deception.

    16

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 10 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 7 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 7 cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 4 cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 3 cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 3 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 2 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 2 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East there were 1 cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oakleigh East

    1 in 284

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 284

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • 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

  • Oakleigh East

    1 in 37

    In 2023 in Oakleigh East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 37

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • 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 Oakleigh East rank in crime?

Oakleigh East suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Oakleigh East a safe suburb?

Oakleigh East suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Oakleigh East?

The top crime types in Oakleigh East are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Oakleigh East?

127 Theft cases were reported in Oakleigh East in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Oakleigh East?

Crime in Oakleigh East has decreased by 0.35% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Oakleigh East in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oakleigh East 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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