Berry Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 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 Park
Berry Park is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area and holding the postcode 2321. Geographically, the area is characterised by low-lying floodplains and pastoral land adjacent to the Hunter River, contributing to a quiet, dispersed rural-residential settlement pattern. Demographically, the population is small, reflecting its rural-agricultural and acreage-style housing profile, with most residents commuting to nearby urban centres such as Maitland for employment, retail, and major services.
Due to its rural nature, Berry Park has limited commercial amenities within its immediate boundaries, relying instead on neighbouring suburbs like Rutherford and Maitland for schooling, shopping, and healthcare. The local lifestyle is defined by open spaces, agriculture, and hobby farming, with the natural landscape heavily influencing recreational pursuits such as fishing, boating, and scenic driving along the river flats.
Historically, the area developed in tandem with the broader Maitland and Hunter Valley agricultural expansion during the 19th century, serving primarily as fertile farming land. While it lacks a distinct commercial village hub, the locality contains historical traces of early European settlement tied to the agricultural exploitation of the Hunter River floodplains. Today, Berry Park functions predominantly as a peaceful residential buffer zone, balancing its historical agricultural roots with modern rural-residential living.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 182 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.