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Crime rate in Berkeley, NSW, Australia, 2506

Suburb in Wollongong

Crime Rank: 21/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,798 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 7.32 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 590 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 75.66 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 118 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 196 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.13 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.13 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
86.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.45% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Berkeley crime trends

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Berkeley crime compared

Top crime types in Berkeley:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 103 reported cases of Theft.

    103

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 83 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    83

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 79 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    79

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 57 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    57

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 57 reported cases of Property damage.

    57

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 39 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    39

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 36 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    36

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 30 reported cases of Deception.

    30

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 24 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    24

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 24 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 12 reported cases of Arson.

    12

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 12 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 10 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    10

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 7 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    7

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 6 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    6

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 3 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    3

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 2 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Berkeley there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Berkeley

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in Berkeley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 66

  • 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

  • Berkeley

    1 in 40

    In 2023 in Berkeley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 40

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Berkeley rank in crime?

Berkeley suburb is ranked 21/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Berkeley a safe suburb?

Berkeley suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Berkeley?

The top crime types in Berkeley are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Berkeley?

103 Theft cases were reported in Berkeley in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Berkeley?

Crime in Berkeley has decreased by 3.59% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Berkeley in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Berkeley 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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