Oaklands crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 15 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Oaklands
Oaklands is a rural locality situated in the Riverina region of southern New South Wales, within the Federation Council local government area and carrying the postcode 2646. Geographically, the area is characterised by flat, expansive plains primarily utilised for dryland farming, cropping, and livestock grazing. At the 2021 census, Oaklands and its surrounding district recorded a small population, reflecting a typical pattern of decentralised rural settlement reliant on agricultural industries.
Local life in Oaklands is centred around the small township, which provides essential community and agricultural support services. Amenities include local sporting facilities, a public school, and community gathering spaces that serve the surrounding farming community. The economy is heavily anchored by agriculture, particularly grain production and sheep farming, with supporting transport and local trade services.
The history of Oaklands is closely tied to the expansion of the New South Wales rail network and the development of the surrounding agricultural land in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The locality developed as a service hub for local settlers and farmers. Heritage elements in the area reflect its pastoral and agricultural past, including historical rural buildings and infrastructure that mark the evolution of the district's farming community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 2 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 304 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.