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Crime rate in Oakleigh South, VIC, Australia, 3167

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 9,851 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.65 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 448 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 45.48 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 33 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 300 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.35 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
30.45 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
60.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
75.56% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Oakleigh South crime trends

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Oakleigh South crime compared

Top crime types in Oakleigh South:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 207 reported cases of Theft.

    207

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 66 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    66

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 48 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    48

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 32 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    32

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 25 reported cases of Property damage.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 10 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 6 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 3 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oakleigh South

    1 in 299

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 299

  • 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 South

    1 in 33

    In 2023 in Oakleigh South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 33

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oakleigh South rank in crime?

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

Is Oakleigh South a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Oakleigh South?

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

What is the most reported crime in Oakleigh South?

207 Theft cases were reported in Oakleigh South in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Oakleigh South?

Crime in Oakleigh South has increased by 24.44% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Oakleigh South in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oakleigh South 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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