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Crime rate in Oakleigh South, VIC, Australia, 3167

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    9,851

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    6.65 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    448

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    45.48

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    33

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

  • Property Crimes
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    300

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.35

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    30.45

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    60.1%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    75.56%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

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

    207

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    66

  • Breaches of orders

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

    48

  • Assault and related offences

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

    32

  • Property damage

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

    25

  • Deception

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

    22

  • Drug use and possession

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

    10

  • Weapons and explosives offences

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

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

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

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    5

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    5

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

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

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    3

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Transport regulation offences

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

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

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

    1

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


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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