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Crime rate in Oakleigh South, VIC, Australia, 3167

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 11/100

(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 535 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 54.31 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 43 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 385 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.37 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.08 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.22% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
81.11% 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 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 283 reported cases of Theft.

    283

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 60 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    60

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 43 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 40 reported cases of Property damage.

    40

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 35 reported cases of Deception.

    35

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 28 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    28

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 9 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    9

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 7 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    7

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    5

  • Drug use and possession

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

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Arson

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

    2

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

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

    2

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 2 reported cases of Public security offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oakleigh South

    1 in 229

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 229

  • 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 South

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in Oakleigh South your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 South rank in crime?

Oakleigh South suburb is ranked 11/100 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?

283 Theft cases were reported in Oakleigh South in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Oakleigh South?

Crime in Oakleigh South has increased by 0.38% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Oakleigh South in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oakleigh South 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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