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Crime rate in Oakleigh East, VIC, Australia, 3166

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 6,804 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.06 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 249 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 36.60 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 25 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 170 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.67 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
24.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
58.94% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.2% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Oakleigh East crime trends

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Oakleigh East crime compared

Top crime types in Oakleigh East:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 129 reported cases of Theft.

    129

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 26 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    26

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 22 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    22

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 15 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    15

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 13 reported cases of Property damage.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 5 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 3 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oakleigh East

    1 in 272

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 272

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • 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

  • Oakleigh East

    1 in 40

    In 2025 in Oakleigh East your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Oakleigh East?

129 Theft cases were reported in Oakleigh East in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Oakleigh East?

Crime in Oakleigh East has increased by 13.18% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Oakleigh East in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oakleigh East in 2025.

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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