Berridale Crime Index

56

(100 is safest)

Safer than 56% of most Australia suburbs

Berridale Crime Map

Berridale crime map

Berridale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Berridale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 65, up 63% from 40 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Berridale is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berridale and 48% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berridale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 800% (8 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • There was no change in the number of sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 11% (1 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 225% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Berridale: 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 Berridale’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 56% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 52% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Berridale. Therefore, Berridale’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Berridale comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 30 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 Berridale’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 Berridale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Berridale crime statistics shows that there are 1318 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 Berridale are 1 in 75.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Berridale, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 53, equivalent to a rate of 1860 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.

Berridale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person171318
Property and deception offences241860
Drug offences6465
Public order and security offences9698
Justice procedures offences6465
Other offences3233
Total655039

Berridale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 75

In Berridale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berridale vs NSW

Berridale population: 1290

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864698770
Sexual offences414650310179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910310501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2155
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2155
Domestic violence related assault8620
Non-domestic violence related assault178

Berridale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 53

In Berridale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berridale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berridale vs NSW, Australia

Berridale population: 1290

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800286202204
Burglary/Break and Enter224967155306
Arson137607846
Malicious damage to property13491361008602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft00
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling178
Break and enter non-dwelling178

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berridale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berridale 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 possession1340327841667
Drug dealing and trafficking462933107705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116781366
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: Berridale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct417321310212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences514664388179.54

Berridale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berridale vs NSW

Berridale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berridale in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Berridale?

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

What is the crime rate in Berridale?

The overall crime rate in Berridale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 5039 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 Berridale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berridale total crime rate in 2021 was 5039. This means it’s 48% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berridale has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berridale safe at night?

48% of crimes in Berridale occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Berridale at night.

Total Crime Stats of Berridale

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault18
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault01
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault22
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences25
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery32
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 harassment24
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store10
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft21
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud35
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences11
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling01
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling211
Property and deception offencesArsonArson01
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property413
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 cannabis21
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy03
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass53
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent20
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences25
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences10
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences13
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions02
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer00
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