Berrigan Crime Index

25

(100 is safest)

Safer than 25% of most Australia suburbs

Berrigan Crime Map

Berrigan crime map

Berrigan Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Berrigan
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 108, up 37% from 79 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Berrigan is in the 25th percentile for safety, meaning 75% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berrigan and 25% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berrigan.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (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 325% (13 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 7% (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 increased by 150% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 120% (12 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Berrigan: 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 Berrigan are quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs. In fact, it is considered safer than about 25% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Berrigan are higher than approximately 75% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has moderate scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 16 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 Berrigan’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 Berrigan. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Berrigan Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1111 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Berrigan was 1 in 89. 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 Berrigan is 1 in 20, with a rate of 4762 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.

Berrigan Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person141111
Property and deception offences604762
Drug offences6476
Public order and security offences12952
Justice procedures offences9714
Other offences7556
Total1088571

Berrigan Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 89

In Berrigan

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berrigan vs NSW

Berrigan population: 1260

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault962864714770
Sexual offences214650159179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment340910238501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2159
Domestic violence related assault5397
Non-domestic violence related assault3238

Berrigan Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 20

In Berrigan

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berrigan vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berrigan vs NSW, Australia

Berrigan population: 1260

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1318002810322204
Burglary/Break and Enter17249671349306
Arson8376063546
Malicious damage to property22491361746602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft5397
Steal from motor vehicle2159
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling4317
Break and enter non-dwelling131032

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berrigan vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berrigan 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 possession63403247641667
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: Berrigan vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct617321476212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences614664476179.54

Berrigan Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berrigan vs NSW

Berrigan Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berrigan in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Berrigan?

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

What is the crime rate in Berrigan?

The overall crime rate in Berrigan, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 8571 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 Berrigan a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berrigan total crime rate in 2021 was 8571. This means it’s 25% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berrigan has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berrigan safe at night?

42% of crimes in Berrigan occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Berrigan at night.

Total Crime Stats of Berrigan

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault45
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault63
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences22
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 harassment23
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft25
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud32
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences13
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling24
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling2113
Property and deception offencesArsonArson28
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property1022
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis25
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy10
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 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 offences30
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass55
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language20
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent01
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences26
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences23
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences104
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order45
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer02
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