Oban Crime Index
3
(100 is safest)
Safer than 3% of most Australia suburbs
Oban Crime Map
Oban Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Oban.
- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 2, up 200% from 0 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Oban is in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning 95% of NSW suburbs are safer than Oban and 5% of suburbs are more dangerous than Oban.
- There were no assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
- There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
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Crime in Oban: An In-Depth Analysis
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Oban’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 3% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.
Approximately 95% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Oban. Therefore, Oban’s public safety metrics are low.
How risky is that? Living in Oban comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 3 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.
To better understand Oban’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Oban.
AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Oban crime statistics shows that there are 0 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Oban are 0.
Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Oban, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 3, equivalent to a rate of 28571 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.
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.
Oban Crime Rates by Offences Division
Oban Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
0
In Oban
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Oban vs NSW
Oban population: 7
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Oban crime rates for the selected offences.
Oban Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 3
In Oban
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Oban vs NSW, Australia
Oban population: 7
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Oban crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Oban vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Oban vs NSW
Oban Crimes per Square KM
Oban Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Oban in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Oban in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.
What’s the most common crime in Oban?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Oban is stock theft.
What is the crime rate in Oban?
The overall crime rate in Oban, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 28571 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 Oban a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Oban total crime rate in 2021 was 28571. This means it’s 5% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Oban has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Oban safe at night?
46% of crimes in Oban occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Oban at night.
Total Crime Stats of Oban
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
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