Crime Rates for Oak Park, VIC
⇌ Compare Oak Park with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Oak Park (3046) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 641 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,547 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Oak Park, VIC in 2021 was 6,714. In the last 10 years, Oak Park, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 111.9 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 22.2 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 394.9 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Oak Park for 2025: B Property and deception offences (375), E Justice procedures offences (116), A Crimes against the person (112).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 265 | 707 | 742 | 454 | 506 | 567 | 391 | 506 | 454 | 576 | 641 |
| A Crimes against the person | 24 | 76 | 119 | 69 | 110 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 83 | 98 | 112 |
| B Property and deception offences | 187 | 474 | 455 | 332 | 283 | 298 | 247 | 308 | 266 | 348 | 375 |
| C Drug offences | 4 | 20 | 31 | 4 | 27 | 53 | 25 | 44 | 32 | 24 | 17 |
| D Public order and security offences | 11 | 33 | 36 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 13 | 30 | 21 | 28 | 19 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 39 | 103 | 100 | 35 | 67 | 53 | 32 | 50 | 52 | 78 | 116 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 70 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 641 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 3573 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 58 | 52 | 11.54% |
| Robbery In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Robbery. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 17 | 24 | -29.17% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 13 | 4 | 225.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 22 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 22 | 18 | 22.22% |
| Arson In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Arson. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Property damage. | 39 | 38 | 2.63% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 61 | 61 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 242 reported cases of Theft. | 242 | 213 | 13.62% |
| Deception In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Deception. | 29 | 34 | -14.71% |
| Bribery In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 13 | 20 | -35.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 3 | 16 | -81.25% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 2 | 7 | -71.43% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 14 | 5 | 180.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 11 | 17 | -35.29% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 105 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 105 | 61 | 72.13% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Oak Park, VIC
How common is car theft in the Oak Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 18 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Oak Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Oak Park, VIC are Jewellery (1016), Personal Property (696), Cash/Document (670), Electrical Appliances (422) and Car Accessories (366).
What is the crime rate in Oak Park, VIC?
Oak Park, VIC has a crime rate of 641 reported criminal offences.
Is Oak Park, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Oak Park, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,547 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Oak Park, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Oak Park, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 375 reported offences.
Has crime in the Oak Park, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Oak Park, VIC have increased by 13% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Oak Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 112 offenses against persons in Oak Park, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Oak Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 346 property crime offenses in Oak Park, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Oak Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Oak Park, VIC recorded 17 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Oak Park (2021)
Oak Park is a quiet suburb with around 6714 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $2201, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%. While 62% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Oak Park, VIC
If you’re considering living near Oak Park , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Gowanbrae - 126 offences (0.04241 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore Heights - 71 offences (0.06781 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore - 736 offences (0.08196 per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale - 2204 offences (0.12129 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 2830 offences (0.13324 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon North - 515 offences (0.16770 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 4311 offences (0.18120 per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 486 offences (0.22222 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon Fields - 677 offences (52.07692 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, assault and related offences fluctuated but generally increased from lower levels in 2015-2020 to consistently higher counts by 2022-2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking around 2016 with 300 incidents, then declining but remaining the highest category with 138-242 incidents in recent years.
- Assault represents the dominant violent crime type, with numbers rising from a low of 16 in 2015 to highs above 50 in the last few years.
- A major spike occurred in breaches of orders in 2025, reaching 105, nearly doubling from 2024’s 61, indicating a sharp recent increase.
- Despite fluctuations, the overall data suggest persistent challenges with personal safety and property crime, emphasizing ongoing law enforcement attention.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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