Oakey Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
20 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Oakey Park
Oakey Park is a residential locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the City of Lithgow local government area and bearing the postcode 2790. Located just north-east of the Lithgow central business district, the area is characterized by a mix of elevated terrain and residential pockets typical of the historic coal-mining and industrial landscape of the western Blue Mountains. While comprehensive, standalone demographic statistics for Oakey Park are often subsumed within the broader Lithgow statistical area, the population largely consists of families and retirees seeking regional housing within proximity to Lithgow’s urban services.
Local life in Oakey Park is quiet and predominantly residential, benefiting from its immediate proximity to the commercial, educational, and healthcare facilities of Lithgow. Residents access local parks, sporting fields, and community services within the wider municipal area. The locality is connected by local road networks that link directly to the Great Western Highway, facilitating regional travel toward Bathurst and the Blue Mountains.
Historically, Oakey Park developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries alongside the expansion of the coal mining industry in the Lithgow valley. The area is closely associated with the Oakey Park Colliery, which was a significant local employer and a key contributor to the region's industrial heritage. Remnants of this mining past, along with historic working-class residential architecture, remain embedded in the local landscape and contribute to the distinct heritage character of the Lithgow district.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 305 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.