Crime Rates for Oyster Bay, NSW
⇌ Compare Oyster Bay with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Oyster Bay (2225) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 64 reported incidents, equal to 1,125 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Oyster Bay, NSW in 2021 was 5,689. In the last 10 years, Oyster Bay, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 632.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 149.7 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 1896.3 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Oyster Bay for 2026: Theft (19), Assault (12), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (10).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 107 | 111 | 87 | 114 | 105 | 114 | 122 | 74 | 78 | 64 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 1 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 10 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Other offences | 32 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 21 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Theft | 31 | 30 | 53 | 32 | 44 | 36 | 44 | 33 | 22 | 38 | 19 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Oyster Bay, NSW recorded 64 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 382 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 8 | -25.00% (8) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Trespass | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 10 | 3 | 233.33% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 7 | 14.29% (7) |
| Other offences | 5 | 4 | 25.00% (4) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 10 | 23 | -56.52% (23) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Other theft | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 8 | -87.50% (8) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Oyster Bay, NSW
How common is car theft in the Oyster Bay, NSW?
There were 2 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 182.5 day.
Is Oyster Bay, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Oyster Bay, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,125 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Oyster Bay, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Oyster Bay, NSW was Theft with 19 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Oyster Bay, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 39% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Oyster Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 25 incident against persons in Oyster Bay, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Oyster Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 27 property crime incident in Oyster Bay, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Oyster Bay, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Oyster Bay, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Oyster Bay (2021)
Oyster Bay is a quiet suburb with around 5689 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 60% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.1 people. The median household weekly income is $3137, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.8%. A majority of people (80.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Oyster Bay
If you’re considering living near Oyster Bay , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Kareela - 52 incidents (0.01456 per 100,000 people)
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- Connells Point - 44 incidents (0.01526 per 100,000 people)
- Kangaroo Point - 11 incidents (0.01827 per 100,000 people)
- Como - 79 incidents (0.01949 per 100,000 people)
- Kyle Bay - 24 incidents (0.02310 per 100,000 people)
- Oatley - 265 incidents (0.02485 per 100,000 people)
- Sylvania - 394 incidents (0.03665 per 100,000 people)
- Jannali - 285 incidents (0.04297 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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