Crap Towns / Oban / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Oban?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 10 problems in Oban were reported on FixMyStreet: 12.5 per 10,000 people, 38% lower than the typical Scottish town's 20.1. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 3 reports (3.8 per 10,000 people, 32% lower than the typical Scottish town's 5.6).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical Scottish town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 3 | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Litter and bins | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 0 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Everything else | 6 | 7.5 | 9.3 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Fort William | 51.3 km | 43.4 |
| Dumbarton | 76.3 km | 35.7 |
| Helensburgh | 64.2 km | 19.1 |
| Bonhill | 73.7 km | 15.1 |
| Alexandria | 72.2 km | 12.8 |
| Oban | – | 12.5 |
| Balloch | 71.5 km | 10.0 |
| Gourock | 64.5 km | 6.0 |
| Greenock | 67.3 km | 5.8 |
| Port Glasgow | 73.0 km | 3.5 |
| Dunoon | 60.9 km | 2.5 |
| The typical Scottish town | – | 20.1 |