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Crime rate in Oatley, NSW, Australia, 2223

Suburb in Georges River

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 10,664 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 4.37 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 253 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 23.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 47 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 66 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.41 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
6.19 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
61.47% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
39.66% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Oatley crime trends

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Oatley crime compared

Top crime types in Oatley:


  • Assault and related offences

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

    34

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 34 reported cases of Theft.

    34

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 32 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    32

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 29 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    29

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 25 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    25

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 22 reported cases of Property damage.

    22

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 22 reported cases of Deception.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 7 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 7 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    7

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 6 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    6

  • Public nuisance offences

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

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 2 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Robbery

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

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Oatley there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oatley

    1 in 227

    In 2025 in Oatley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 227

  • 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

  • Oatley

    1 in 162

    In 2025 in Oatley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 162

  • 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 Oatley rank in crime?

Oatley suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Oatley a safe suburb?

Oatley suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Oatley?

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

What is the most reported crime in Oatley?

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

Is crime increasing in Oatley?

Crime in Oatley has increased by 11.95% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Oatley in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oatley in 2025.

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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