Oberon crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
183 recorded in this period, compared with 178 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Oberon
Oberon is a rural town and locality situated in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, positioned roughly 180 kilometres west of Sydney. Governed by the Oberon Council local government area and encompassing the postcode 2787, the region is characterized by an elevated, undulating landscape featuring extensive pine plantations and pastoral land. The local population is relatively small, distributed across the central township and surrounding rural farming communities, with the broader economy historically anchored in agriculture, forestry, and timber processing.
The town serves as a commercial and service hub for the district, offering essential amenities including a local hospital, schools, retail businesses, and sporting facilities. Natural attractions heavily influence local life and regional tourism, with the area serving as a gateway to the nearby Blue Mountains and Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Outdoor recreation, particularly trout fishing, fossicking for sapphires, and bushwalking, are prominent activities for both residents and visitors.
European settlement in the area dates back to the early 19th century when pastoralists first moved into the high tablelands. Originally known as Bullock Flat, the locality was officially named Oberon in the mid-19th century, drawing its name from the character in Shakespeare’s *A Midsummer Night's Dream*. The development of the town was largely shaped by the establishment of the timber industry, agriculture, and the eventual arrival of the branch railway line in the 20th century, which helped integrate the isolated plateau with wider markets.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 28 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 21 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 16 | 3 |
| Fraud | 15 | 19 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 20 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 12 |
| Other offences | 9 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 23 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 4 |
| Trespass | 7 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 5 | 6 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Other theft | 4 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 8 |
| Offensive conduct | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,319 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.