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Crime rate in Meredith, VIC, Australia, 3333

Suburb in Golden Plains

Crime Rank: 11/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    821

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    210.84 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    43

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    52.38

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    3

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    27

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.65

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    32.89

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    61.28%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    77.38%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Meredith crime trends

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Meredith crime compared

Top crime types in Meredith:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 20 reported cases of Theft.

    20

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 4 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    4

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 4 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    4

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    3

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    1

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 1 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2023 in Meredith there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Meredith

    1 in 274

    In 2023 in Meredith your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 274

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Meredith

    1 in 30

    In 2023 in Meredith your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Meredith rank in crime?

Meredith suburb is ranked 11/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Meredith a safe suburb?

Meredith suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Meredith?

The top crime types in Meredith are Theft, Other crimes against the person, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Meredith?

20 Theft cases were reported in Meredith in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Meredith?

Crime in Meredith has increased by 168.75% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Meredith in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Meredith in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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