Crime Rates for Oakleigh South, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Oakleigh South (3167) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 797 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 8,091 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 149.3 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 20.8 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 656.7 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 Oakleigh South for 2025: B Property and deception offences (569), A Crimes against the person (103), E Justice procedures offences (73).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 486 | 460 | 455 | 498 | 406 | 610 | 587 | 437 | 526 | 551 | 797 |
| A Crimes against the person | 50 | 56 | 74 | 84 | 75 | 64 | 75 | 72 | 56 | 78 | 103 |
| B Property and deception offences | 334 | 323 | 295 | 314 | 249 | 400 | 330 | 288 | 371 | 349 | 569 |
| C Drug offences | 40 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 46 | 67 | 30 | 36 | 20 | 20 |
| D Public order and security offences | 32 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 36 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 27 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 30 | 40 | 48 | 51 | 33 | 76 | 62 | 30 | 39 | 79 | 73 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 797 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 3822 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 65 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 65 | 54 | 20.37% |
| Robbery In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Robbery. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 15 | 13 | 15.38% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 21 | 8 | 162.50% |
| Arson In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Arson. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 52 reported cases of Property damage. | 52 | 32 | 62.50% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 74 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 74 | 59 | 25.42% |
| Theft In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 399 reported cases of Theft. | 399 | 227 | 75.77% |
| Deception In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 43 reported cases of Deception. | 43 | 29 | 48.28% |
| 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 4 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 4 | 2 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 14 | 16 | -12.50% |
| 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 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 6 | 12 | -50.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 8 | 0 | 800.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 12 | 4 | 200.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 12 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 12 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 61 | 73 | -16.44% |
| 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 | 4 | 25.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall crime trends:
- Total crimes have generally fluctuated with some increase in recent years, notably 2025 showing spikes in multiple categories.
- Property and deception offences remain consistently the highest volume crime category throughout the decade.
- Crimes against the person show variability but a notable increase in assault in 2025.
2. Most common and serious crime types with numbers (2025 data):
- Theft: 399 incidents (highest single crime type across all years).
- Burglary/Break and enter: 74 incidents.
- Assault and related offences: 65 incidents (most serious violent crime).
- Breaches of orders: 61 incidents.
- Property damage: 52 incidents.
3. Significant year-to-year spikes or drops:
- Assault rose sharply from 28 in 2023 to 54 in 2024 and up to 65 in 2025.
- Theft almost doubled from 227 in 2024 to 399 in 2025.
- Breaches of orders peaked at 73 in 2024, dropped to 30 in 2023, then rose to 61 in 2025.
- Property damage dropped from 52 in 2015 to a low of 23 in 2019, then rose again to 52 in 2025.
- Robbery decreased significantly from 10 in 2015 to near zero in most recent years (0 in 2024, 1 in 2025).
4. Safety-relevant observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) dominate the crime profile, suggesting ongoing risks to residents’ property security.
- Violent crimes like assault have increased recently, indicating a potential rise in personal safety concerns.
- Robbery remains rare, which is positive for violent theft risk.
- Drug offences show a decline after peaking around 2021, particularly drug use and possession.
- Public order offences such as weapons offences peaked in 2021 (27 incidents) but decreased to 6 by 2025.
- Breaches of orders remain consistently high, suggesting challenges with compliance to legal restrictions in the community.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community 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 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 Oakleigh South, VIC
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Common FAQ about Oakleigh South, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Oakleigh South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 63 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 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Oakleigh South, VIC are Cash/Document (898), Car Accessories (797), Personal Property (738), Power Tools (738) and Electrical Appliances (612).
What is the crime rate in Oakleigh South, VIC?
Oakleigh South, VIC has a crime rate of 797 reported criminal offences.
Is Oakleigh South, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Oakleigh South, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 8,091 offenses per 100,000 people is lower 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 569 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 31% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Oakleigh South, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 103 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 Jun, there were 526 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 Jun, Oakleigh South, VIC recorded 20 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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