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Crime rate in Oyster Bay, NSW, Australia, 2225

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 5,689 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.10 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 87 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 15.29 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 12 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 17 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.11 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
2.99 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
55.28% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
36.05% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Oyster Bay crime trends

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Oyster Bay crime compared

Top crime types in Oyster Bay:


  • Deception

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 17 reported cases of Deception.

    17

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Oyster Bay

    1 in 474

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 474

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Oyster Bay

    1 in 335

    In 2023 in Oyster Bay your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 335

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Oyster Bay rank in crime?

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

Is Oyster Bay a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Oyster Bay?

The top crime types in Oyster Bay are Deception, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Oyster Bay?

17 Deception cases were reported in Oyster Bay in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Oyster Bay?

Crime in Oyster Bay has decreased by 21.62% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Oyster Bay in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Oyster Bay in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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