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Crime rate in Melonba, NSW, Australia, 2765

Suburb in Blacktown

Crime Rank: 65/100

(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 251 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 174.43 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 70 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 98 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
48.64 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
68.10 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
96.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
90.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Melonba crime trends

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Melonba crime compared

Top crime types in Melonba:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 52 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    52

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 52 reported cases of Theft.

    52

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 39 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    39

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 35 reported cases of Property damage.

    35

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 26 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    26

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 17 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    17

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 14 reported cases of Deception.

    14

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 10 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    10

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Arson

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

    1

  • Other drug offences

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 1 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Melonba there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Melonba

    1 in 21

    In 2025 in Melonba your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 21

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • 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

  • Melonba

    1 in 15

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

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • 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 Melonba rank in crime?

Melonba suburb is ranked 65/100 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 very unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Melonba?

The top crime types in Melonba are Assault and related offences, Theft, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Melonba?

52 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Melonba in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Melonba?

Crime in Melonba has increased by 7.26% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Melonba in 2025?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Melonba 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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