Crime Rates for Oaklands Junction, VIC
⇌ Compare Oaklands Junction with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Oaklands Junction (3063) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 81 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 18,451 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Oaklands Junction, VIC in 2021 was 439. In the last 10 years, Oaklands Junction, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 43.9 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 11.9 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 Oaklands Junction for 2025: B Property and deception offences (53), A Crimes against the person (21), C Drug offences (4).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 56 | 43 | 33 | 44 | 68 | 59 | 44 | 43 | 83 | 81 |
| A Crimes against the person | 5 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 18 | 21 |
| B Property and deception offences | 12 | 30 | 22 | 11 | 30 | 32 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 46 | 53 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| D Public order and security offences | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 81 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 309 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Robbery In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 9 | 8 | 12.50% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Arson. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Property damage. | 10 | 8 | 25.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Theft. | 34 | 37 | -8.11% |
| Deception In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 4 | 8 | -50.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 4 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
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 Oaklands Junction, VIC
How common is car theft in the Oaklands Junction, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 6 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 Oaklands Junction, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Oaklands Junction, VIC are Power Tools (60), Tools (48), Car Accessories (45), Personal Property (35) and Electrical Appliances (30).
What is the crime rate in Oaklands Junction, VIC?
Oaklands Junction, VIC has a crime rate of 81 reported criminal offences.
Is Oaklands Junction, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Oaklands Junction, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 18,451 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Oaklands Junction, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Oaklands Junction, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 53 reported offences.
Has crime in the Oaklands Junction, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Oaklands Junction, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Oaklands Junction, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 21 offenses against persons in Oaklands Junction, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Oaklands Junction, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 53 property crime offenses in Oaklands Junction, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Oaklands Junction, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Oaklands Junction, VIC recorded 4 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Oaklands Junction (2021)
Oaklands Junction is a quiet suburb with around 439 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 58.4% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2550, though the unemployment rate stands at 5%. A majority of people (77.7%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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AI Analysis
- Over the long term, total crime exhibits fluctuations with some recent increases, particularly in assault and theft from 2023 to 2025.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, peaking notably at 34-37 incidents in 2024-2025 after lower counts earlier in the decade.
- Assault and related offenses constitute the primary violent crime, showing variable counts but a rise from 4-6 (2018-2023) to 10 in 2025.
- A major spike occurred in theft between 2022 and 2025, more than tripling from 10 to over 34 incidents; other crimes like arson and property damage remain moderate.
- The overall safety relevance points to increasing concerns around personal and property security, driven by rising assaults and theft, despite stable or low levels of robbery and drug offences.
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*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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