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Crime rate in Berala, NSW, Australia, 2141

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,757 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.13 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 281 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.09 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 60 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 116 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
6.85 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.25 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
69.87% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
53.04% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Berala crime trends

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Berala crime compared

Top crime types in Berala:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Berala there were 70 reported cases of Theft.

    70

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 50 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    50

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Berala there were 31 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    31

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Berala there were 29 reported cases of Property damage.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Berala there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 18 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    18

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Berala there were 15 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    15

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Berala there were 9 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    9

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    8

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2025 in Berala there were 4 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Berala there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Berala there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Berala there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Berala there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Berala there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Berala

    1 in 146

    In 2025 in Berala your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Berala

    1 in 75

    In 2025 in Berala your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 75

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Berala rank in crime?

Berala suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Berala a safe suburb?

Berala suburb could be considered 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?

70 Theft cases were reported in Berala in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Berala?

Crime in Berala has decreased by 2.43% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Berala in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Berala in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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