Beryl crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
9 recorded in this period, compared with 4 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Beryl
Beryl is a rural locality situated in the central-west region of New South Wales, within the Mid-Western Regional Council local government area and the 2852 postcode. The landscape is primarily characterised by agricultural land, encompassing grazing properties and broad-acre farming typical of the region's inland slopes. Due to its rural nature, Beryl has a very low population density, with residents largely dispersed across private landholdings rather than concentrated in a distinct town center.
Local life and amenities in Beryl are closely tied to the surrounding rural economy and the nearby regional hub of Gulgong. The locality itself operates with minimal commercial infrastructure, relying on adjacent towns for retail, education, healthcare, and community services. Transport connections consist primarily of local rural roads linking residents to major regional thoroughfares, supporting agricultural transport and commuter access to nearby urban centers.
Historically, the area was developed following European settlement in the 19th century, driven by the expansion of pastoralism and agriculture in the central-west. The locality shares historical ties with the broader gold-rush and settlement history of the Gulgong and Mudgee districts. While Beryl features few major commercial historic sites, its heritage is reflected in the enduring agricultural landscape and older rural infrastructure established during the region's pioneering era.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Fraud | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 |
| Trespass | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 117 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.