Oakdale Crime Index

91

(100 is safest)

Safer than 91% of most Australia suburbs

Oakdale Crime Map

Oakdale crime map

Oakdale Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Oakdale.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Oakdale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 57, down 19% from 70 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Oakdale is in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning 26% of NSW suburbs are safer than Oakdale and 74% of suburbs are more dangerous than Oakdale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Oakdale: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Oakdale is safer than only 91% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Oakdale’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does Oakdale perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Oakdale is greater than that of roughly 26% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Oakdale, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 69 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Oakdale’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Oakdale. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Oakdale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Oakdale is 787 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 126 if you reside in Oakdale.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Oakdale are 1 in 155, with a rate of 640 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Oakdale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person16787
Property and deception offences13640
Drug offences6295
Public order and security offences13640
Justice procedures offences4197
Other offences5246
Total572805

Oakdale Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 126

In Oakdale

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Oakdale vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Oakdale vs NSW

Oakdale population: 2032

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864394770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment840910394501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Oakdale crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault8394
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Oakdale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 155

In Oakdale

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Oakdale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Oakdale vs NSW, Australia

Oakdale population: 2032

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800283942204
Burglary/Break and Enter12496749306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property449136197602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Oakdale crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling149
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Oakdale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Oakdale vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession2340329841667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs411161971366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Oakdale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321148212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664492179.54

Oakdale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Oakdale vs NSW

Oakdale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Oakdale in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Oakdale in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Oakdale?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Oakdale is prohibited and regulated weapons offences.

What is the crime rate in Oakdale?

The overall crime rate in Oakdale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2805 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Oakdale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Oakdale total crime rate in 2021 was 2805. This means it’s 74% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Oakdale has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Oakdale safe at night?

39% of crimes in Oakdale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Oakdale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Oakdale

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police30
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault128
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault00
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences36
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery60
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment88
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle20
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud66
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property44
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis04
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass13
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences010
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences01
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences23
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order54
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions40
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney