The Oaks crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
74 recorded in this period, compared with 72 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About The Oaks
The Oaks is a semi-rural locality situated within the Wollondilly Shire of New South Wales, approximately 80 kilometres southwest of Sydney. Located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, the area is characterised by undulating pastoral landscapes and a temperate climate. Demographically, it serves as a commuter settlement for the Macarthur region, home to a stable population primarily comprised of families seeking a semi-rural lifestyle. While historically defined by its agricultural output, recent decades have seen the area transition toward low-density residential development.
The local lifestyle is centred around a compact village precinct along the main thoroughfare, which provides essential services, including a primary school, a local hotel, and various retail outlets. Residents access broader commercial, medical, and educational facilities in the nearby towns of Camden and Picton. Recreational activities are focused on the surrounding natural environment, with the region maintaining a distinct country atmosphere supported by local community organisations and public green spaces.
The history of The Oaks is deeply rooted in 19th-century colonial settlement, with the area serving as a key staging point for early pioneers traveling toward the Southern Highlands. The name is derived from the native Casuarina trees—locally referred to as "oaks"—found by early European explorers. The township preserves its heritage through several historic buildings and remnants of its early agrarian economy, reflecting the broader development patterns of the Wollondilly Shire from a series of pastoral grants into an established residential community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 8 | 4 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 0 |
| Arson | 4 | 5 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 4 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 12 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 2 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,982 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.