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Crime rate in Berkeley Vale, NSW, Australia, 2261

Suburb in Central Coast (NSW)

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 8,951 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.14 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 341 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.10 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 76 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 119 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
13.29 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.47% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
52.85% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Berkeley Vale crime trends

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Berkeley Vale crime compared

Top crime types in Berkeley Vale:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 68 reported cases of Theft.

    68

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 48 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    48

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 38 reported cases of Property damage.

    38

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 31 reported cases of Deception.

    31

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 27 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    27

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 22 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    22

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 12 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    12

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 7 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 4 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 3 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Berkeley Vale

    1 in 118

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 118

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Berkeley Vale

    1 in 75

    In 2024 in Berkeley Vale your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 75

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Berkeley Vale rank in crime?

Berkeley Vale suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Berkeley Vale a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Berkeley Vale?

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

What is the most reported crime in Berkeley Vale?

68 Theft cases were reported in Berkeley Vale in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Berkeley Vale?

Crime in Berkeley Vale has decreased by 13.01% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Berkeley Vale in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Berkeley Vale in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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