Oyster Bay crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
57 recorded in this period, compared with 75 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay is a primarily residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the state of New South Wales, positioned approximately 27 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. Falling within the local government area of the Sutherland Shire and sharing the postcode 2225, the locality is geographically defined by its prominent waterfront positioning along the southern shores of the Georges River and Oyster Bay (the waterway). The suburb is characterised by undulating topography, steep terrain leading down to the water, and a quiet, suburban demographic makeup consisting largely of families and established households.
Local life in Oyster Bay is centered around community-oriented suburban living and outdoor recreation, taking advantage of its extensive waterfront access. The suburb features local parks, boat ramps, and reserves that facilitate activities such as boating, fishing, and bushwalking. Commercial amenities within the suburb are modest, typically limited to a small local shopping strip providing essential daily services, while more extensive retail, dining, and transport hubs are accessible in neighbouring areas such as Sutherland and Miranda.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Dharawal people, who utilised the rich marine resources of the Georges River and surrounding bushland. European settlement and development began to expand significantly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, transitioning from early land grants and timber-getting industries to a popular holiday destination before evolving into the permanent residential suburb seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 8 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 2 |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 |
| Trespass | 3 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 2 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 7 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,689 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.