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Crime rate in Berala, NSW, Australia, 2141

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    8,757

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.13 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    323

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    36.88

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    64

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    115

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    7.31

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    13.13

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    73.75%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    52.8%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Berala there were 63 cases of Theft.

    63

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 53 cases of Assault and related offences.

    53

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Berala there were 43 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    43

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Berala there were 37 cases of Property damage.

    37

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 31 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    31

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Berala there were 27 cases of Deception.

    27

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Berala there were 14 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 14 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    14

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Berala there were 10 cases of Drug use and possession.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 7 cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 5 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Berala there were 4 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Berala there were 4 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 3 cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Berala there were 2 cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Berala there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Berala there were 1 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Berala there were 1 cases of Arson.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 1 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Berala there were 1 cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Berala

    1 in 137

    In 2023 in Berala your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 137

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Berala

    1 in 76

    In 2023 in Berala your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 76

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Berala rank in crime?

Berala suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Berala a safe suburb?

Berala suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Berala?

The top crime types in Berala are Theft, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Berala?

63 Theft cases were reported in Berala in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Berala?

Crime in Berala has increased by 27.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Berala in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Berala in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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