Berry Jerry crime statistics

About Berry Jerry

Berry Jerry is a rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Coolamon Shire local government area and bearing the postcode 2701. Geographically, the area is characterized by flat, fertile plains dedicated primarily to dryland agriculture, cropping, and livestock grazing. Due to its predominantly rural nature, Berry Jerry has a very small, dispersed population, with most residents living on expansive farming properties rather than in a concentrated township.

As a quiet agricultural district, Berry Jerry features minimal local commercial amenities, relying instead on nearby regional centers such as Coolamon and Wagga Wagga for retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Community life is centered around rural industry, and social connection is largely facilitated through regional events, local agricultural networks, and the broader Coolamon Shire community.

The area holds a European history tied to the 19th-century pastoral expansion of New South Wales, where large landholdings were established to support the burgeoning wool and wheat industries. The locality's name reflects this early colonial heritage. Today, physical reminders of its past are largely confined to historic homesteads, farming infrastructure, and the enduring agricultural landscape that has defined the region for generations.

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.

• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
• ABS 2021 Census · SAL 10322
• NSW Spatial Services
• Methodology, updates and corrections