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Crime rate in Melonba, NSW, Australia, 2765

Suburb in Blacktown

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 1,439 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.47 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 234 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 162.61 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 52 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 93 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
36.14 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
64.63 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
96.12% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
89.88% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Melonba crime trends

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Melonba crime compared

Top crime types in Melonba:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 49 reported cases of Theft.

    49

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 46 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    46

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 41 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 35 reported cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 25 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    25

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 10 reported cases of Deception.

    10

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 9 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    9

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 7 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    7

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Melonba there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Melonba

    1 in 28

    In 2024 in Melonba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 28

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Melonba

    1 in 15

    In 2024 in Melonba your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 15

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Melonba rank in crime?

Melonba suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Melonba a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Melonba?

The top crime types in Melonba are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Melonba?

49 Theft cases were reported in Melonba in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Melonba?

Crime in Melonba has increased by 57.05% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Melonba in 2024?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Melonba in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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