New Berrima crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
15 recorded in this period, compared with 18 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About New Berrima
New Berrima is a small industrial and residential locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated within the Wingecarribee Shire local government area under the 2577 postcode. Located approximately 120 kilometres southwest of Sydney, the settlement is positioned just east of the Hume Highway and immediately south of the historic town of Berrima. Geographically, the area is characterised by undulating terrain typical of the Southern Highlands, bordered by the Wingecarribee River to the north and east. Demographically, it functions primarily as a quiet residential adjunct to its industrial sector, maintaining a small population relative to surrounding rural-residential localities.
Local life in New Berrima is defined by its strong industrial heritage and rural-suburban environment. The dominant economic and physical feature of the locality is the Berrima cement works (operated by Boral), which has historically served as a major employer for the surrounding region. Amenities within New Berrima itself are limited, consisting primarily of local residential housing, parks, and basic community infrastructure, with residents relying heavily on nearby Berrima, Mittagong, and Bowral for comprehensive retail, educational, and medical services.
The history of New Berrima is closely intertwined with the development of the region's heavy industry, specifically the establishment of the local cement manufacturing plant in the 1920s, which spurred the growth of the residential settlement to house plant workers. Unlike its historic neighbour Berrima—which preserves extensive colonial-era sandstone architecture from the 1830s—New Berrima's built environment largely reflects mid-to-late 20th-century worker housing and industrial infrastructure, marking a distinct economic chapter in the history of the Wingecarribee Shire.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Sexual assault | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 598 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.