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Crime rate in Meerlieu, VIC, Australia, 3862

Suburb in Wellington

Crime Rank: 37/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 90 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 97.02 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 12 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 133.33 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 6 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
22.22 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
66.67 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
90.59% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.19% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Meerlieu crime trends

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Meerlieu crime compared

Top crime types in Meerlieu:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Meerlieu there were 5 reported cases of Theft.

    5

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Meerlieu there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Meerlieu there were 2 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Meerlieu there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

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

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Meerlieu there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Meerlieu

    1 in 45

    In 2025 in Meerlieu your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 45

  • 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

  • Meerlieu

    1 in 15

    In 2025 in Meerlieu your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • 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 Meerlieu rank in crime?

Meerlieu suburb is ranked 37/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Meerlieu a safe suburb?

Meerlieu suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Meerlieu?

The top crime types in Meerlieu are Theft, Assault and related offences, Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

What is the most reported crime in Meerlieu?

5 Theft cases were reported in Meerlieu in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Meerlieu?

Crime in Meerlieu has increased by 50% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Meerlieu in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Meerlieu 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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