Berry Mountain crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
0 recorded in this period, compared with 3 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berry Mountain
Berry Mountain is a rural locality situated in the City of Shoalhaven local government area of New South Wales, within the 2535 postcode. Geographically, it is characterised by elevated, rugged terrain that forms part of the Great Dividing Range hinterland behind the historic township of Berry. Due to its steep topography and heavily forested environment, the population is very small, consisting primarily of rural landholders and acreage properties.
Local life in Berry Mountain is quiet and primarily residential or agricultural, relying heavily on the nearby town of Berry for commercial services, schools, and community amenities. The area is known for its scenic lookouts, native bushland, and winding rural roads, attracting visitors interested in nature and rural tranquility. Infrastructure within the locality itself is minimal, consistent with its remote, mountainous setting.
Historically, the area's development is tied to the broader settlement of the Shoalhaven region, initially utilized for timber-getting and later for cleared agricultural pursuits on the more manageable slopes. The mountain landscape reflects the traditional lands of the Indigenous Aboriginal peoples who historically moved through the coastal and highland terrain. Today, Berry Mountain remains largely valued for its natural environment, conservation significance, and scenic backdrop to the NSW South Coast.
Recorded offence categories
No offences are recorded in this period, so there is no leading category.
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 29 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.