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Crime rate in Oakleigh South, VIC, Australia, 3167

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 12/100

(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 533 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.11 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 57 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 364 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.79 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
36.95 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
67.1% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
79.55% 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 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 265 reported cases of Theft.

    265

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 59 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    59

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 56 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    56

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 38 reported cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 30 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    30

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 12 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    12

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 12 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    12

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 9 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    9

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Public security offences

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Public security offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oakleigh South

    1 in 173

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 173

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Oakleigh South

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Oakleigh South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oakleigh South rank in crime?

Oakleigh South suburb is ranked 12/100 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 is a relatively 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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Oakleigh South?

265 Theft cases were reported in Oakleigh South in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Oakleigh South?

Crime in Oakleigh South has increased by 18.97% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Oakleigh South in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oakleigh South in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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