Crime Rates for Oakleigh South, VIC
⇌ Compare Oakleigh South with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Oakleigh South (3167) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 1522 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 15,450 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Oakleigh South, VIC in 2021 was 9,851. In the last 10 years, Oakleigh South, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 92.1 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 11.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 328.4 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 South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1068), A Crimes against the person (240), E Justice procedures offences (123).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 506 | 970 | 932 | 903 | 1037 | 1210 | 938 | 945 | 1196 | 1224 | 1522 |
| A Crimes against the person | 50 | 137 | 146 | 171 | 141 | 140 | 141 | 142 | 107 | 198 | 240 |
| B Property and deception offences | 346 | 668 | 611 | 540 | 669 | 711 | 583 | 631 | 787 | 830 | 1068 |
| C Drug offences | 40 | 52 | 38 | 60 | 83 | 123 | 73 | 67 | 70 | 32 | 41 |
| D Public order and security offences | 28 | 21 | 38 | 40 | 52 | 61 | 39 | 37 | 47 | 46 | 44 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 42 | 92 | 99 | 92 | 90 | 139 | 96 | 68 | 176 | 104 | 123 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 1522 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 7444 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 107 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 107 | 136 | -21.32% |
| Robbery In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 30 | 30 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 8 | 2 | 300.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 95 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 95 | 28 | 239.29% |
| Arson In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Arson. | 3 | 4 | -25.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 97 reported cases of Property damage. | 97 | 74 | 31.08% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 138 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 138 | 124 | 11.29% |
| Theft In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 747 reported cases of Theft. | 747 | 564 | 32.45% |
| Deception In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Deception. | 83 | 64 | 29.69% |
| Bribery In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 7 | 3 | 133.33% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 4 | 1 | 300.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 30 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 30 | 28 | 7.14% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 13 | 17 | -23.53% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 17 | 5 | 240.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 22 | -45.45% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Public security offences. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 15 | 13 | 15.38% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 108 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 108 | 91 | 18.68% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 5 | -100.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 5 | 9 | -44.44% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
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 Oakleigh South, VIC
How common is car theft in the Oakleigh South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 44 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 South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Oakleigh South, VIC are Cash/Document (898), Car Accessories (829), Personal Property (742), Power Tools (732) and Electrical Appliances (600).
What is the crime rate in Oakleigh South, VIC?
Oakleigh South, VIC has a crime rate of 1522 reported criminal offences.
Is Oakleigh South, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Oakleigh South, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 15,450 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Oakleigh South, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Oakleigh South, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1068 reported offences.
Has crime in the Oakleigh South, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Oakleigh South, VIC have increased by 26% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Oakleigh South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 240 offenses against persons in Oakleigh South, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Oakleigh South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 985 property crime offenses in Oakleigh South, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Oakleigh South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 41 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Oakleigh South (2021)
Oakleigh South is a quiet suburb with around 9851 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 50% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1915, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.3%. While 51% 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 Oakleigh South, VIC
If you’re considering living near Oakleigh South , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Oakleigh - 4290 offences (0.50817 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the past decade, total crimes show fluctuations with no consistent upward or downward trend; however, certain categories exhibit notable changes.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, increasing substantially from about 200 incidents in 2015 to 747 in 2025, reflecting a strong upward trajectory.
- Assault and related offences lead violent crimes, with counts varying between 32 and 136 annually, peaking around 2024 before dropping in 2025.
- A major spike is observed in "Other crimes against the person," rising sharply to 95 incidents in 2025 from lower levels in previous years.
- Despite some fluctuations, the significant rise in theft and certain violent offences indicates ongoing challenges to overall community safety.
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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