Berry crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
123 recorded in this period, compared with 93 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Berry
Berry is a historic town located in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, situated south of Sydney within the 2535 postcode area. Nestled between the Great Dividing Range and the New South Wales South Coast, the locality experiences a temperate climate supporting a landscape characterised by rolling green hills, dairy pastures, and proximity to coastal beaches. Berry functions as a significant residential and lifestyle hub within the City of Shoalhaven local government area, attracting a mix of permanent residents, retirees, and weekend visitors.
The town's commercial centre features heritage streetscapes, which host a local economy driven by boutique retail, artisan food producers, cafes, and hospitality venues. Queen Street serves as the main commercial thoroughfare, lined with specialty shops and historic buildings that cater to both the local community and tourism. Essential civic amenities, including primary schooling, medical services, community parks, and sporting facilities, support the local population, while the nearby Princes Highway provides regional connectivity to Wollongong and Nowra.
Originally inhabited by the Wodi Wodi people of the Yuin nation, the area was first explored by European settlers in the early 19th century. The town's European history is heavily tied to pastoralist and entrepreneur Alexander Berry, who established the Coolangatta Estate nearby in 1822. Many of Berry’s 19th-century public and commercial buildings remain intact, contributing to the town's character as a historic regional settlement.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 11 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 13 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 12 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 15 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 9 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 8 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 6 |
| Fraud | 7 | 8 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 | 5 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 2 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,098 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.