Berala crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
291 recorded in this period, compared with 287 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berala
Berala is a multicultural suburb located 18 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, within the Cumberland Council local government area and the 2141 postcode. Spanning a compact residential and commercial footprint, the suburb is characterized by medium-density housing, including apartment blocks near the commercial centre, alongside traditional detached dwellings. Demographically, Berala is one of Greater Sydney's most culturally diverse localities, with a significant portion of its population consisting of overseas-born residents and families originating from various Asian, Middle Eastern, and European backgrounds.
Local life centres around the Berala commercial precinct located adjacent to the railway station on the T1 Western and T7 Leppington lines, which provides direct public transport access to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. The shopping strip features a diverse array of retail outlets, supermarkets, and specialty food stores reflecting the area's multicultural demographics. Educational and recreational needs are supported by local public primary schools, neighbourhood parks, and community facilities, while larger commercial and healthcare services are accessible in nearby Auburn and Lidcombe.
Originally inhabited by the Darug people, the area historically developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, aided by the expansion of the Main Western railway line. While few pre-20th-century architectural landmarks remain, the suburb's urban fabric evolved progressively from rural and market-gardening land into a bustling residential hub. Today, Berala's heritage is primarily defined by its mid-to-late 20th-century suburban expansion and its ongoing evolution as a gateway for successive waves of migration to Western Sydney.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 44 | 27 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 21 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 30 | 31 |
| Fraud | 28 | 16 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 22 | 30 |
| Steal from retail store | 16 | 25 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 16 |
| Trespass | 13 | 8 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 10 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 9 | 9 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 9 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 4 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 14 |
| Other theft | 4 | 5 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 4 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 3 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 8,757 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.