Crime Rates for Oak Park, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Oak Park (3046) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 369 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,496 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 a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 209.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 36.9 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 394.9 residents. 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 (220), A Crimes against the person (66), E Justice procedures offences (66).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 246 | 301 | 399 | 272 | 265 | 232 | 261 | 214 | 254 | 226 | 369 |
| A Crimes against the person | 23 | 28 | 57 | 35 | 56 | 46 | 30 | 35 | 42 | 34 | 66 |
| B Property and deception offences | 177 | 215 | 256 | 188 | 156 | 143 | 135 | 123 | 157 | 133 | 220 |
| C Drug offences | 4 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 8 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 8 |
| D Public order and security offences | 9 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 33 | 41 | 45 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 32 | 66 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 369 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 1903 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 31 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 31 | 19 | 63.16% |
| Robbery In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 17 | 6 | 183.33% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 4 | 3 | 33.33% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 13 | 6 | 116.67% |
| Arson In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 26 reported cases of Property damage. | 26 | 11 | 136.36% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 45 | 19 | 136.84% |
| Theft In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 137 reported cases of Theft. | 137 | 81 | 69.14% |
| Deception In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Deception. | 12 | 21 | -42.86% |
| 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 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 6 | 11 | -45.45% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 1 | 9 | -88.89% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| 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 8 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 8 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 58 | 24 | 141.67% |
| 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 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Oak Park, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Crime levels fluctuate year-to-year without a consistent upward or downward trend.
- Notable peak years include 2017 and 2025 for various crime types.
- Some crime categories show decline post-2017, with partial rebounds in recent years.
2. Most common and serious crime types (latest year 2025 figures):
- Theft: 137 incidents (highest overall count among all categories).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 45 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 31 incidents.
- Property damage: 26 incidents.
- Breaches of orders: 58 incidents (high enforcement-related offence).
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault dropped sharply from 36 in 2020 to 19 in 2024, then rose to 31 in 2025.
- Burglary declined from 59 in 2015 to lows around 19-26 in recent years, except a slight rise in 2025.
- Theft peaked at 151 in 2017, dropped to 61 in 2022, then surged to 137 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders halved from 58 in 2025 to 24 in 2024, then fluctuated between 18-30 in earlier years.
- Stalking, harassment rose notably to 17 in 2025 from lows around 3-6 in preceding years.
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property and deception offences dominate the crime profile, especially theft and burglary.
- Violent crimes (assault, robbery) are less frequent but have occasional spikes.
- Drug offences are relatively low and stable, with minor fluctuations in possession/use.
- Public order offences and weapons offences show variable but generally low counts.
- Enforcement-related breaches of orders are consistently high, indicating ongoing issues with compliance or public order.
- Property crimes show a strong correlation with certain peak years (2017, 2025), suggesting periods of increased risk to residents' safety and property security.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 residents 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 - 67 offences (0.02255 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore Heights - 39 offences (0.03725 per 100,000 people)
- Strathmore - 363 offences (0.04042 per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale - 1042 offences (0.05734 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon - 1586 offences (0.07467 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon North - 254 offences (0.08271 per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 2233 offences (0.09386 per 100,000 people)
- Jacana - 213 offences (0.09739 per 100,000 people)
- Essendon Fields - 329 offences (25.30769 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Oak Park, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Oak Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 24 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Oak Park, VIC are Jewellery (1132), Personal Property (740), Cash/Document (731), Electrical Appliances (437) and Power Tools (366).
What is the crime rate in Oak Park, VIC?
Oak Park, VIC has a crime rate of 369 reported criminal offences.
Is Oak Park, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Oak Park, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 5,496 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 220 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 59% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Oak Park, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 66 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 Jun, there were 208 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 Jun, Oak Park, VIC recorded 8 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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