Berowra, NSW, 2081 Crime Rate and Statistics

Berowra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 259, down 2% from 265 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Berowra is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berowra and 44% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berowra.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (1 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 decreased by 56% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 23% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 60% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 63% (45 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Berowra: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Berowra’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 77% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 56% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Berowra. Therefore, Berowra’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Berowra comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 45 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Berowra’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Berowra.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Berowra crime statistics shows that there are 588 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Berowra are 1 in 169.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Berowra, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 62, equivalent to a rate of 1576 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Berowra Crime Rates by Offences Division

Berowra Crimes Against the Person

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berowra vs NSW

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

Berowra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

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

Property and Deception Offences: Berowra vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Berowra vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Berowra vs NSW

Berowra Crimes per Square KM

Berowra Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berowra in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Berowra?

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

What is the crime rate in Berowra?

The overall crime rate in Berowra, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5441 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 Berowra a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berowra total crime rate in 2021 was 5441. This means it’s 44% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berowra has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berowra safe at night?

28% of crimes in Berowra occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Berowra at night.

Total Crime Stats of Berowra

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