Crime Rates for Berala, NSW
⇌ Compare Berala with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Berala (2141) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 275 reported incidents, equal to 3,140 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Berala, NSW in 2021 was 8,757. In the last 10 years, Berala, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 199 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 81.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 273.7 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Berala for 2026: Theft (106), Assault (48), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (34).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 354 | 362 | 406 | 285 | 336 | 237 | 238 | 310 | 299 | 287 | 275 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 19 | 20 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 16 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 49 | 37 | 57 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 31 | 48 | 46 | 43 | 48 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 9 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 11 |
| Drug offences | 17 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 8 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 24 | 20 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 30 | 50 | 28 | 32 | 34 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 23 | 23 | 28 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 22 | 36 | 13 | 30 |
| Other offences | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 7 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 9 | 6 | 25 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
| Theft | 144 | 162 | 160 | 110 | 150 | 85 | 69 | 101 | 102 | 108 | 106 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 39 | 47 | 45 | 52 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
In 2026, Berala, NSW recorded 275 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1297 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 7 | 0.00% (7) |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 16 | -43.75% (16) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 35 | 28 | 25.00% (28) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 14 | -7.14% (14) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 9 | 7 | 28.57% (7) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 12 | -58.33% (12) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 34 | 32 | 6.25% (32) |
| Liquor offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 30 | 13 | 130.77% (13) |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 5 | -100.00% (5) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 5 | 80.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 29 | 27 | 7.41% (27) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 7 | 71.43% (7) |
| Other theft | 4 | 5 | -20.00% (5) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 0 | 6 | -100.00% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 26 | 30 | -13.33% (30) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 16 | 21 | -23.81% (21) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Berala, NSW
How common is car theft in the Berala, NSW?
There were 7 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 52.1 day.
Is Berala, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Berala, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,140 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Berala, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Berala, NSW was Theft with 106 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Berala, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Berala, NSW have increased by 16% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Berala, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 94 incident against persons in Berala, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Berala, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 137 property crime incident in Berala, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Berala, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Berala, NSW recorded 8 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Berala (2021)
Berala is a quiet suburb with around 8757 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.9% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $1552, though the unemployment rate stands at 9.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 35.6% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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If you’re considering living near Berala , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Chullora - 114 incidents (8.14286 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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