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Crime rate in Oberon, NSW, Australia

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,502 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2,796.79 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 221 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 40.17 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 56 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 47 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
10.18 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
8.54 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
45.88% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
3.22% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Oberon crime trends

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Oberon crime compared

Top crime types in Oberon:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 34 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 33 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    33

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 25 reported cases of Deception.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 20 reported cases of Property damage.

    20

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 18 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 17 reported cases of Theft.

    17

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 11 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    11

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 10 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    10

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Oberon there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oberon

    1 in 98

    In 2025 in Oberon your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 98

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Oberon

    1 in 117

    In 2025 in Oberon your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 117

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oberon rank in crime?

Oberon lga is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Oberon a safe lga?

Oberon lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Oberon?

The top crime types in Oberon are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Oberon?

34 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Oberon in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Oberon?

Crime in Oberon has decreased by 17.23% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Oberon in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Oberon in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Oberon?

The least safe suburb in Oberon is Mayfield (Oberon - NSW), by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Oberon?

The safest suburb in Oberon is Wisemans Creek, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Oberon crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Oberon by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mayfield (Oberon - NSW), Dog Rocks and Ballyroe.


Suburbs in Oberon

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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