Berkeley Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Berkeley Crime Map

Berkeley crime map

Berkeley Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Berkeley
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 800, down 2% from 817 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Berkeley is in the 20th percentile for safety, meaning 80% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berkeley and 20% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berkeley.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (4 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% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 8% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Berkeley: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Berkeley is ranked safer than 29% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Berkeley crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 80% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Berkeley. As a result, Berkeley has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Berkeley, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Berkeley’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Berkeley’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Berkeley’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Berkeley is 2316 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Berkeley is 1 in 42. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Berkeley is 1 in 32. This is equal to a rate of 3058 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here 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.

Berkeley Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1812316
Property and deception offences2393058
Drug offences1221561
Public order and security offences41525
Justice procedures offences891139
Other offences1281638
Total80010237

Berkeley Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 42

In Berkeley

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berkeley vs NSW

Berkeley population: 7815

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault94628641203770
Sexual offences2014650256179
Robbery117601322
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6440910819501
Other offences against the person218832623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault12154
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences8102
Domestic violence related assault50640
Non-domestic violence related assault41525

Berkeley Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 32

In Berkeley

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berkeley vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berkeley vs NSW, Australia

Berkeley population: 7815

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft14118002818042204
Burglary/Break and Enter4124967525306
Arson637607746
Malicious damage to property5149136653602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft22282
Steal from motor vehicle26333
Steal from retail store12154
Break and enter dwelling32409
Break and enter non-dwelling9115

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berkeley vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berkeley 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 possession663403284541667
Drug dealing and trafficking4462935637705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116131366
Other drug offences11584114172

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: Berkeley vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct817321102212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3314664422179.54

Berkeley Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berkeley vs NSW

Berkeley Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berkeley in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Berkeley?

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

What is the crime rate in Berkeley?

The overall crime rate in Berkeley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 10237 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 Berkeley a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berkeley total crime rate in 2021 was 10237. This means it’s 20% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berkeley has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berkeley safe at night?

33% of crimes in Berkeley occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Berkeley at night.

Total Crime Stats of Berkeley

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 Police53
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault4950
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4041
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault912
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1540
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery338
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment5364
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft2422
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2926
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1412
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods2112
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2821
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3340
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences128
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2632
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling319
Property and deception offencesArsonArson86
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7251
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics32
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3325
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines4929
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs107
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis851
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines4043
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1111
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass114
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct52
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent32
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2433
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences46
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences41
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences15121
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order3845
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions2737
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer47
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures10

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