Berrambool Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Berrambool Crime Map

Berrambool crime map

Berrambool Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Berrambool
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 33, down 11% from 37 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Berrambool is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berrambool and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berrambool.
  • 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 increased by 200% (2 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 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 38% (3 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 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 75% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Berrambool: 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 Berrambool’s crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 29% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 65% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Berrambool. Therefore, Berrambool’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Berrambool comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 21 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 Berrambool’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 Berrambool.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Berrambool crime statistics shows that there are 1837 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 Berrambool are 1 in 53.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Berrambool, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 37, equivalent to a rate of 2653 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.

Berrambool Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person91837
Property and deception offences132653
Drug offences61224
Public order and security offences1204
Justice procedures offences4816
Other offences00
Total336735

Berrambool Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 53

In Berrambool

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berrambool vs NSW

Berrambool population: 490

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6628641224770
Sexual offences214650408179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment140910204501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2408
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences00
Domestic violence related assault4816
Non-domestic violence related assault1204

Berrambool Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 37

In Berrambool

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berrambool vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berrambool vs NSW, Australia

Berrambool population: 490

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1118002822452204
Burglary/Break and Enter124967204306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property149136204602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2408
Steal from motor vehicle61224
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling1204
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berrambool vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berrambool 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 possession13403220441667
Drug dealing and trafficking5629310207705
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: Berrambool vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct0173210212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences114664204179.54

Berrambool Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berrambool vs NSW

Berrambool Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berrambool in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Berrambool?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Berrambool is steal from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Berrambool?

The overall crime rate in Berrambool, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6735 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 Berrambool a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berrambool total crime rate in 2021 was 6735. This means it’s 35% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berrambool has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berrambool safe at night?

32% of crimes in Berrambool occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Berrambool at night.

Total Crime Stats of Berrambool

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 assault54
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences01
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10
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 harassment21
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle46
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods02
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud11
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences00
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling31
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property41
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 cannabis20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines11
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 cannabis04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
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 conductTrespass00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences31
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 offences20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order50
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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