Berowra Crime Index

77

(100 is safest)

Safer than 77% of most Australia suburbs

Berowra Crime Map

Berowra crime map

Berowra Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across 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.

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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

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person28588
Property and deception offences751576
Drug offences27567
Public order and security offences11231
Justice procedures offences8168
Other offences1102311
Total2595441

Berowra Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 169

In Berowra

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berowra vs NSW

Berowra population: 4760

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1362864273770
Sexual offences514650105179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment940910189501
Other offences against the person118832123

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.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault242
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences363
Domestic violence related assault9189
Non-domestic violence related assault363

Berowra Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 62

In Berowra

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berowra vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berowra vs NSW, Australia

Berowra population: 4760

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft431800289032204
Burglary/Break and Enter42496784306
Arson237604246
Malicious damage to property2649136546602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft242
Steal from motor vehicle6126
Steal from retail store242
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling484

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berowra vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berowra 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 possession213403244141667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293217705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116211366
Other drug offences458418472

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: Berowra vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732163212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences814664168179.54

Berowra Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berowra vs NSW

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

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 Police11
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault149
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault113
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences419
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery213
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 harassment139
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person11
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft52
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle146
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store22
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods15
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling72
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person22
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud2119
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences45
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling50
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling414
Property and deception offencesArsonArson22
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property7126
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1012
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy02
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs15
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
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 offences24
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences58
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences3059
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1051
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order50
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions64
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer33
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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