Berry Crime Index

90

(100 is safest)

Safer than 90% of most Australia suburbs

Berry Crime Map

Berry crime map

Berry Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Berry
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 62, down 16% from 74 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Berry is in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning 14% of NSW suburbs are safer than Berry and 86% of suburbs are more dangerous than Berry.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 75% (3 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.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 43% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 55% (22 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Berry: 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 Berry 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 Berry are higher than approximately 14% 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 68 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 Berry’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 Berry. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Berry Crime rate for crimes against the person is 547 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Berry was 1 in 182. 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 Berry is 1 in 110, with a rate of 901 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.

Berry Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person17547
Property and deception offences28901
Drug offences396
Public order and security offences396
Justice procedures offences132
Other offences10322
Total621994

Berry Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 182

In Berry

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Berry vs NSW

Berry population: 3109

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault762864225770
Sexual offences614650193179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment440910129501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault396
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences396
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault7225

Berry Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 110

In Berry

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Berry vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Berry vs NSW, Australia

Berry population: 3109

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft181800285792204
Burglary/Break and Enter424967129306
Arson237606446
Malicious damage to property449136129602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft132
Steal from motor vehicle5161
Steal from retail store396
Break and enter dwelling264
Break and enter non-dwelling264

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Berry vs NSW

Drug Offences: Berry 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 trafficking16293327705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs11116321366
Other drug offences158413272

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: Berry vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct21732164212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466432179.54

Berry Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Berry vs NSW

Berry Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Berry in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Berry?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Berry is non-domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Berry?

The overall crime rate in Berry, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 1994 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 Berry a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Berry total crime rate in 2021 was 1994. This means it’s 86% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Berry has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Berry safe at night?

40% of crimes in Berry occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Berry at night.

Total Crime Stats of Berry

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 assault20
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault27
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault33
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences34
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery43
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 harassment84
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft11
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle235
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store43
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling23
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud44
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences62
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling22
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling512
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property24
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 cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines00
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 cocaine01
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 cannabis01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences30
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences110
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions00
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