Crime Rates for Oakleigh East, VIC
As of Year 2025 Sep The Oakleigh East (3166) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 313 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,600 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Oakleigh East, VIC in 2021 was 6,804. In the last 10 years, Oakleigh East, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 272.2 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 35.6 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1360.8 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 Oakleigh East for 2025: B Property and deception offences (221), A Crimes against the person (43), E Justice procedures offences (36).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 362 | 327 | 344 | 292 | 415 | 329 | 385 | 362 | 253 | 313 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 56 | 45 | 48 | 34 | 49 | 51 | 47 | 51 | 33 | 43 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 191 | 190 | 230 | 209 | 259 | 186 | 227 | 232 | 170 | 221 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 27 | 27 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 14 | 51 | 20 | 10 | 6 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 11 | 7 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 73 | 53 | 43 | 20 | 46 | 70 | 46 | 36 | 29 | 36 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 313 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 2115 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 21 | 21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Robbery. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 5 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 6 | 1 | 500.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 7 | 5 | 40.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Arson. | 2 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Property damage. | 17 | 22 | -22.73% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 31 | 18 | 72.22% |
| Theft In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 160 reported cases of Theft. | 160 | 120 | 33.33% |
| Deception In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Deception. | 11 | 6 | 83.33% |
| Bribery In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 5 | 8 | -37.50% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 3 | 8 | -62.50% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 5 | 3 | 66.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 31 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 31 | 26 | 19.23% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Sep), 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 Oakleigh East, VIC
How common is car theft in the Oakleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 25 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 Oakleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, the most commonly stolen items in Oakleigh East, VIC are Cash/Document (954), Personal Property (772), Jewellery (638), Car Accessories (601) and Electrical Appliances (424).
What is the crime rate in Oakleigh East, VIC?
Oakleigh East, VIC has a crime rate of 313 reported criminal offences.
Is Oakleigh East, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Oakleigh East, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,600 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Oakleigh East, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Oakleigh East, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 221 reported offences.
Has crime in the Oakleigh East, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 25% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Oakleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 43 offenses against persons in Oakleigh East, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Oakleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, there were 210 property crime offenses in Oakleigh East, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Oakleigh East, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Sep, Oakleigh East, VIC recorded 6 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Oakleigh East (2021)
Oakleigh East is a quiet suburb with around 6804 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 45% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1951, though the unemployment rate stands at 5.4%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 49.4% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest suburbs around Oakleigh East, VIC
If you’re considering living near Oakleigh East , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Mount Waverley - 2094 offences (0.05925 per 100,000 people)
- Hughesdale - 549 offences (0.07259 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh South - 806 offences (0.08182 per 100,000 people)
- Huntingdale - 174 offences (0.08928 per 100,000 people)
- Ashwood - 679 offences (0.09491 per 100,000 people)
- Notting Hill - 290 offences (0.10017 per 100,000 people)
- Chadstone - 1128 offences (0.11809 per 100,000 people)
- Clayton - 2424 offences (0.12766 per 100,000 people)
- Oakleigh - 2222 offences (0.26321 per 100,000 people)
*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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