Oakdale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
52 recorded in this period, compared with 63 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Oakdale
Oakdale is a rural locality situated in the Macarthur region of New South Wales, within the Wollondilly Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2570. Located approximately 90 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, the area is characterized by a semi-rural landscape defined by surrounding native bushland, agricultural holdings, and acreage properties. Demographically, Oakdale is a small, tight-knit community that accommodates families and retirees seeking a quiet, country lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of larger regional hubs like Camden and Picton.
Local life in Oakdale is centered around community-scale amenities that support its semi-rural population. The locality features a small local hub including essential conveniences such as a general store, service station, and a local public school that serves primary-age children in the area. Recreational pursuits are largely focused on outdoor activities, taking advantage of the surrounding natural environment, local parks, and proximity to the Warragamba Dam catchment areas. For broader commercial, educational, and medical services, residents typically travel to nearby townships such as Thirlmere or Bargo.
Historically, the development of Oakdale and the broader Wollondilly region was closely tied to the timber industry, agriculture, and later, the expansion of infrastructure associated with Sydney’s water supply network. The area grew gradually from a remote bushland settlement into a recognized rural residential locality. While it retains few heavily commercialized historical sites, the landscape bears the historical imprint of early European settlement patterns, pastoral expansion, and the development of the surrounding Greater Blue Mountain water catchment infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 5 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 11 |
| Fraud | 4 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
| Trespass | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,028 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.