Beresfield Crime Index

9

(100 is safest)

Safer than 9% of most Australia suburbs

Beresfield Crime Map

Beresfield crime map

Beresfield Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Beresfield.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Beresfield
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 702, down 10% from 780 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Beresfield is in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning 93% of NSW suburbs are safer than Beresfield and 7% of suburbs are more dangerous than Beresfield.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 5% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 25% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 41% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 45% (52 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 300% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 27% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 5% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Beresfield: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Beresfield is safer than only 9% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Beresfield’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia.

How does Beresfield perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Beresfield is greater than that of roughly 93% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to low public safety scores.

As a resident of Beresfield, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 9 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Beresfield’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Beresfield. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Beresfield.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Beresfield is 2683 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 36 if you reside in Beresfield.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Beresfield are 1 in 13, with a rate of 7165 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Beresfield Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person882683
Property and deception offences2357165
Drug offences23701
Public order and security offences14427
Justice procedures offences28854
Other offences3149573
Total70221402

Beresfield Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 36

In Beresfield

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Beresfield vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Beresfield vs NSW

Beresfield population: 3280

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault42628641280770
Sexual offences1014650305179
Robbery317609122
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment33409101006501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Beresfield crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault391
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences7213
Domestic violence related assault23701
Non-domestic violence related assault19579

Beresfield Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 13

In Beresfield

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Beresfield vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Beresfield vs NSW, Australia

Beresfield population: 3280

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft16718002850912204
Burglary/Break and Enter2424967732306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property44491361341602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Beresfield crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft14427
Steal from motor vehicle631921
Steal from retail store7213
Break and enter dwelling8244
Break and enter non-dwelling16488

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Beresfield vs NSW

Drug Offences: Beresfield vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession173403251841667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116911366
Other drug offences258416172

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Beresfield vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321122212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664305179.54

Beresfield Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Beresfield vs NSW

Beresfield Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Beresfield in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Beresfield in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Beresfield?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Beresfield is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Beresfield?

The overall crime rate in Beresfield, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 21402 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Beresfield a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Beresfield total crime rate in 2021 was 21402. This means it’s 7% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Beresfield has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Beresfield safe at night?

36% of crimes in Beresfield occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Beresfield at night.

Total Crime Stats of Beresfield

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police20
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault1823
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault2419
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault23
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences664
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery527
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3133
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1114
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2563
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store37
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods53
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling87
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person21
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5264
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences98
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling98
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling8116
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4244
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis79
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines105
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences22
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences510
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences23
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences20
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences452240
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences471
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1513
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions108
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures12

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney