Oatlands Crime Index

85

(100 is safest)

Safer than 85% of most Australia suburbs

Oatlands Crime Map

Oatlands crime map

Oatlands Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Oatlands
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 184, down 10% from 204 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Oatlands is in the 69th percentile for safety, meaning 31% of NSW suburbs are safer than Oatlands and 69% of suburbs are more dangerous than Oatlands.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 71% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 24% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Oatlands: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Oatlands are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 85% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Oatlands are higher than approximately 31% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 55 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Oatlands’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Oatlands. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Oatlands Crime rate for crimes against the person is 686 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Oatlands was 1 in 145. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Oatlands is 1 in 89, with a rate of 1114 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Oatlands Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person40686
Property and deception offences651114
Drug offences16274
Public order and security offences8137
Justice procedures offences25429
Other offences30514
Total1843154

Oatlands Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 145

In Oatlands

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Oatlands vs NSW

Oatlands population: 5833

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1462864240770
Sexual offences31465051179
Robbery117601722
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2040910343501
Other offences against the person218833423

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault234
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences117
Domestic violence related assault7120
Non-domestic violence related assault7120

Oatlands Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 89

In Oatlands

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Oatlands vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Oatlands vs NSW, Australia

Oatlands population: 5833

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft511800288742204
Burglary/Break and Enter52496786306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property949136154602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft351
Steal from motor vehicle16274
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling586
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Oatlands vs NSW

Drug Offences: Oatlands 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 possession113403218941667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293177705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences458416972

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: Oatlands vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct51732186212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466451179.54

Oatlands Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Oatlands vs NSW

Oatlands Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Oatlands in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Oatlands?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Oatlands is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Oatlands?

The overall crime rate in Oatlands, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3154 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 Oatlands a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Oatlands total crime rate in 2021 was 3154. This means it’s 69% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Oatlands has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Oatlands safe at night?

30% of crimes in Oatlands occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Oatlands at night.

Total Crime Stats of Oatlands

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder10
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault187
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault77
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences215
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery351
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 harassment2420
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2116
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods26
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling36
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3515
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences15
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling165
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property209
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines16
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs32
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences83
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences50
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences230
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1010
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions214
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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