Berowra Heights Crime Index

90

(100 is safest)

Safer than 90% of most Australia suburbs

Berowra Heights Crime Map

Berowra Heights crime map

Berowra Heights Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Berowra Heights
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 101, down 17% from 122 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Berowra Heights is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berowra Heights and 87% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berowra Heights.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 29% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (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 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 9% (2 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 9% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Berowra Heights: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Berowra Heights are noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 90% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Berowra Heights are higher than approximately 13% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has very high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 67 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Berowra Heights’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Berowra Heights. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Berowra Heights Crime rate for crimes against the person is 551 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Berowra Heights was 1 in 180. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Berowra Heights is 1 in 109, with a rate of 912 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Berowra Heights Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person29551
Property and deception offences48912
Drug offences00
Public order and security offences595
Justice procedures offences13247
Other offences6114
Total1011919

Berowra Heights Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 180

In Berowra Heights

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berowra Heights vs NSW

Berowra Heights population: 5263

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault1262864228770
Sexual offences41465076179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910228501
Other offences against the person118831923

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault357
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences119
Domestic violence related assault8152
Non-domestic violence related assault357

Berowra Heights Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 109

In Berowra Heights

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berowra Heights vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berowra Heights vs NSW, Australia

Berowra Heights population: 5263

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft241800284562204
Burglary/Break and Enter42496776306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2049136380602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft119
Steal from motor vehicle7133
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling357
Break and enter non-dwelling119

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berowra Heights vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berowra Heights 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 trafficking0629307705
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: Berowra Heights vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732138212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences31466457179.54

Berowra Heights Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berowra Heights vs NSW

Berowra Heights Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berowra Heights in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Berowra Heights 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 Heights?

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 Heights is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Berowra Heights?

The overall crime rate in Berowra Heights, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1919 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 Heights a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berowra Heights total crime rate in 2021 was 1919. This means it’s 87% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berowra Heights has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berowra Heights safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Berowra Heights

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 assault98
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault73
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault53
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences08
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery91
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 harassment912
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person21
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft31
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle27
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud98
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling23
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling011
Property and deception offencesArsonArson30
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property2220
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 amphetamines20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs20
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 amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct01
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 offences03
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 offences56
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order178
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions83
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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