Berridale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
60 recorded in this period, compared with 55 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berridale
Berridale is a locality in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council local government area of New South Wales, holding the postcode 2628. Situated in the Monaro region, it lies along the Snowy River Way between Cooma and Jindabyne. The area experiences an alpine-influenced climate characterized by cold winters and mild summers. At the 2021 census, Berridale recorded a growing population, largely driven by its strategic location within the Snowy Mountains tourism corridor.
Local life in Berridale centers around servicing the surrounding agricultural district and catering to seasonal visitors traveling to the nearby ski fields. The township features essential community amenities, including local retail businesses, accommodation, sporting facilities, and a primary school. While it functions primarily as a residential and service hub, its economy is closely tied to regional tourism, farming, and grazing.
European settlement in the Berridale area dates back to the mid-19th century, with the locality originally established as a pastoral settlement. It was named after "Berridale," the property of early settler William Bradley. The town gradually developed as a transport and service node for the surrounding region, retaining several historic buildings that reflect its 19th-century origins and pastoral heritage.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Liquor offences | 12 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 6 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 5 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 6 |
| Fraud | 4 | 5 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,300 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.