Oberon Crime Index
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(100 is safest)
Safer than 50% of most Australia suburbs
Oberon Crime Map

Oberon Crime Statistics at a Glance
The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Oberon.

- The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 202, down 31% from 292 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
- Oberon is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of NSW suburbs are safer than Oberon and 39% of suburbs are more dangerous than Oberon.
- The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
- The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 60% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of homicide offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (30 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 80% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
- The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
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Crime in Oberon: An In-Depth Analysis
According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Oberon is ranked safer than 50% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Oberon crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.
In NSW, only about 61% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Oberon. As a result, Oberon has moderate scores in public safety metrics.
If you are a resident of Oberon, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.
Let’s take a closer look at Oberon’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Oberon’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Oberon’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!
AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Oberon is 2131 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Oberon is 1 in 46. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.
From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Oberon is 1 in 73. This is equal to a rate of 1351 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.
Oberon Crime Rates by Offences Division
Oberon Crimes Against the Person
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person
1 in 46
In Oberon
1 in 65
In NSW
Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes Against the Person: Oberon vs NSW
Oberon population: 3332
NSW population: 8058541
Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Oberon crime rates for the selected offences.
Oberon Property and Deception Offences
My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences
1 in 73
In Oberon
1 in 30
In NSW
Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property and Deception Offences: Oberon vs NSW, Australia
Oberon population: 3332
NSW population: 8058541
An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Oberon crime statistics for each offence type.
Drug Offences
Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug Offences: Oberon vs New South Wales
Public Order and Security Offences
Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public Order and Security Offences: Oberon vs NSW
Oberon Crimes per Square KM
Oberon Crime FAQs
How many murders were in Oberon in 2021?
According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 2 murders in Oberon in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 2.
What’s the most common crime in Oberon?
According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Oberon is intimidation, stalking and harassment.
What is the crime rate in Oberon?
The overall crime rate in Oberon, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6062 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 Oberon a safe place to live in?
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Oberon total crime rate in 2021 was 6062. This means it’s 39% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Oberon has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.
Is Oberon safe at night?
35% of crimes in Oberon occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Oberon at night.
Total Crime Stats of Oberon
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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