Oberon Crime Index

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(100 is safest)

Safer than 50% of most Australia suburbs

Oberon Crime Map

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.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person712131
Property and deception offences451351
Drug offences12360
Public order and security offences13390
Justice procedures offences19570
Other offences421261
Total2026062

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)

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

Crimes Against the Person: Oberon vs NSW

Oberon population: 3332

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide272601
Assault2362864690770
Sexual offences1614650480179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3040910900501
Other offences against the person01883023

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder260
Sexual assault9270
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7210
Domestic violence related assault8240
Non-domestic violence related assault14420

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 offences in Oberon vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Oberon vs NSW, Australia

Oberon population: 3332

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft221800286602204
Burglary/Break and Enter624967180306
Arson137603046
Malicious damage to property1649136480602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft130
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4120
Break and enter non-dwelling260

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Oberon vs NSW

Drug Offences: Oberon 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 possession93403227041667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116301366
Other drug offences158413072

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: Oberon vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct517321150212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664240179.54

Oberon Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Oberon vs NSW

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

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder02
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault148
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1514
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault69
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences411
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery127
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 harassment3630
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft51
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle60
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store20
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling145
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft12
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1211
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences83
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling114
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1312
Property and deception offencesArsonArson21
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3016
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis85
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
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 amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences21
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent10
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences138
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences20
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences44
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences4538
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order119
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions59
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer11
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