Crime Rates for Berwick, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Berwick (3806) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 3108 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 6,179 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Berwick, VIC in 2021 was 50,298. In the last 10 years, Berwick, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 137.8 residents. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 33.7 residents. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 598.8 residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.Most Common Crimes in Berwick for 2025: B Property and deception offences (1891), A Crimes against the person (604), E Justice procedures offences (434).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2244 | 2771 | 2549 | 2564 | 2303 | 2622 | 2305 | 2178 | 2332 | 2862 | 3108 |
| A Crimes against the person | 427 | 406 | 521 | 506 | 429 | 416 | 419 | 479 | 436 | 551 | 604 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1317 | 1640 | 1455 | 1408 | 1271 | 1533 | 1125 | 1103 | 1425 | 1632 | 1891 |
| C Drug offences | 168 | 135 | 125 | 106 | 115 | 193 | 154 | 146 | 68 | 102 | 98 |
| D Public order and security offences | 115 | 116 | 115 | 95 | 109 | 122 | 108 | 70 | 88 | 97 | 77 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 211 | 468 | 323 | 445 | 377 | 336 | 410 | 362 | 313 | 477 | 434 |
| F Other offences | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 89 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 3108 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 15800 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 346 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 346 | 328 | 5.49% |
| Robbery In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Robbery. | 19 | 22 | -13.64% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 84 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 84 | 81 | 3.70% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 33 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 33 | 23 | 43.48% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 122 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 122 | 97 | 25.77% |
| Arson In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 15 reported cases of Arson. | 15 | 11 | 36.36% |
| Property damage In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 227 reported cases of Property damage. | 227 | 222 | 2.25% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 260 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 260 | 250 | 4.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 1233 reported cases of Theft. | 1233 | 1037 | 18.90% |
| Deception In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 156 reported cases of Deception. | 156 | 112 | 39.29% |
| Bribery In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 9 | 25 | -64.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 10 | 7 | 42.86% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 79 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 79 | 70 | 12.86% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 37 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 37 | 61 | -39.34% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 23 | 16 | 43.75% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 14 | 20 | -30.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Public security offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 36 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 36 | 41 | -12.20% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 398 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 398 | 436 | -8.72% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Berwick, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
AI Analysis
1. Overall Crime Trends:
- Total crimes generally increased from 2015 to around 2024-2025, with fluctuations in some categories.
- Notable rises in assaults (A20) and theft (B40) in recent years, peaking in 2025.
- Drug use and possession (C30) showed a declining trend after peaking in 2020, dropping significantly by 2023-2025.
- Justice procedure breaches (E20) peaked in 2024 at 436 incidents but dropped to 398 in 2025.
- Property damage (B20) and burglary (B30) remained relatively stable but with slight declines in early 2020s, then rising again by 2025.
2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data):
- Theft (B40): 1,233 incidents — highest volume crime.
- Assault and related offences (A20): 346 incidents — most common violent crime.
- Burglary/Break and enter (B30): 260 incidents.
- Breaches of orders (E20): 398 incidents.
- Property damage (B20): 227 incidents.
- Robbery (A50): 19 incidents — less frequent but serious violent crime.
- Drug use and possession (C30): 79 incidents.
3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:
- Assault jumped sharply from 249 (2023) to 328 (2024), then up to 346 (2025).
- Theft increased substantially from 891 (2023) to 1,037 (2024), then 1,233 (2025).
- Breaches of orders dropped from 436 (2024) to 398 (2025) after a major rise from 186 (2015).
- Drug use and possession fell dramatically from 160 (2020) to 53 (2023), slightly rising to 79 (2025).
- Burglary rose from 155 (2022) to 250 (2024), peaking again at 260 (2025) after a low point.
- Arson incidents decreased from a high of 26 (2016) to low single digits (5-15 range) post-2018.
4. Safety-Relevant Observations:
- Property crimes (theft, burglary, property damage) outnumber violent crimes by a wide margin, indicating higher risk of property-related offenses.
- Violent crimes like assault have risen significantly since 2023, suggesting increasing personal safety concerns.
- Robbery remains relatively low compared to assaults but is still a notable violent crime.
- Drug-related offences, particularly possession, have declined sharply since 2020, possibly reflecting enforcement or social changes.
- Public order offences (weapons, disorderly conduct) show moderate fluctuations but no dramatic trends.
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Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Berwick (2021)
Berwick is a busy suburb with 50298 residents. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 55.3% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.9 people. The median household weekly income is $2113, though the unemployment rate stands at 4.9%. While 62.3% of residents were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Safest suburbs around Berwick, VIC
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- Narre Warren - 3600 offences (0.13002 per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Berwick, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Berwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 247 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Berwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Berwick, VIC are Cash/Document (3756), Car Accessories (3297), Personal Property (3183), Tools (3025) and Power Tools (2816).
What is the crime rate in Berwick, VIC?
Berwick, VIC has a crime rate of 3108 reported criminal offences.
Is Berwick, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Berwick, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 6,179 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Berwick, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Berwick, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 1891 reported offences.
Has crime in the Berwick, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Berwick, VIC have increased by 19% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Berwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 604 offenses against persons in Berwick, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Berwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 1735 property crime offenses in Berwick, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Berwick, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Berwick, VIC recorded 98 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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