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Crime rate in Meeniyan, VIC, Australia, 3956

Suburb in South Gippsland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 840 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 60.78 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 32 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 38.10 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 19 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
1.19 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.62 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
51.45% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
67.54% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Meeniyan crime trends

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Meeniyan crime compared

Top crime types in Meeniyan:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 11 reported cases of Theft.

    11

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 4 reported cases of Property damage.

    4

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 4 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    4

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 3 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    3

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 3 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 2 reported cases of Deception.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Meeniyan there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Meeniyan

    1 in 840

    In 2025 in Meeniyan your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 840

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Meeniyan

    1 in 44

    In 2025 in Meeniyan your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Meeniyan rank in crime?

Meeniyan suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Meeniyan a safe suburb?

Meeniyan suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Meeniyan?

The top crime types in Meeniyan are Theft, Property damage, Breaches of orders.

What is the most reported crime in Meeniyan?

11 Theft cases were reported in Meeniyan in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Meeniyan?

Crime in Meeniyan has increased by 68.42% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Meeniyan in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Meeniyan in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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