Berkshire Park Crime Index

65

(100 is safest)

Safer than 65% of most Australia suburbs

Berkshire Park Crime Map

Berkshire Park crime map

Berkshire Park Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Berkshire Park
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 77, up 26% from 61 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Berkshire Park is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berkshire Park and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berkshire Park.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (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 50% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

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Crime in Berkshire Park: 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 Berkshire Park is safer than only 65% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Berkshire Park’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Berkshire Park perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Berkshire Park is greater than that of roughly 36% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Berkshire Park, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 36 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 Berkshire Park’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 Berkshire Park. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Berkshire Park.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Berkshire Park is 510 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 195 if you reside in Berkshire Park.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Berkshire Park are 1 in 44, with a rate of 2224 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.

Berkshire Park Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person11510
Property and deception offences482224
Drug offences146
Public order and security offences146
Justice procedures offences3139
Other offences13602
Total773568

Berkshire Park Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 195

In Berkshire Park

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Berkshire Park vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Berkshire Park vs NSW

Berkshire Park population: 2158

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault862864371770
Sexual offences0146500179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910139501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault6278
Non-domestic violence related assault293

Berkshire Park Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 44

In Berkshire Park

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berkshire Park vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berkshire Park vs NSW, Australia

Berkshire Park population: 2158

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft3618002816682204
Burglary/Break and Enter324967139306
Arson3376013946
Malicious damage to property649136278602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft4185
Steal from motor vehicle146
Steal from retail store293
Break and enter dwelling293
Break and enter non-dwelling146

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berkshire Park vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berkshire Park 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 possession034032041667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293467705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

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: Berkshire Park vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct11732146212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences0146640179.54

Berkshire Park Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berkshire Park vs NSW

Berkshire Park Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berkshire Park in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Berkshire Park?

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

What is the crime rate in Berkshire Park?

The overall crime rate in Berkshire Park, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3568 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 Berkshire Park a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berkshire Park total crime rate in 2021 was 3568. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berkshire Park has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berkshire Park safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Berkshire Park

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault16
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault20
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences224
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery130
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 harassment33
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft64
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store12
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling12
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud1324
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling02
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson13
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property66
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences30
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences213
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order31
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer10
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