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Crime rate in Merimbula, NSW, Australia, 2548

Suburb in Bega Valley

Crime Rank: 16/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 3,821 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.07 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 290 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 75.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 44 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 74 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.37 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
84.15% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.82% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merimbula crime trends

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Merimbula crime compared

Top crime types in Merimbula:


  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 64 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    64

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 35 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    35

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 35 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    35

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 32 reported cases of Property damage.

    32

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 32 reported cases of Theft.

    32

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 18 reported cases of Deception.

    18

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 15 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    15

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 9 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 9 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    9

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 8 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    8

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 8 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    8

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 5 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 4 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    4

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Merimbula there were 1 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merimbula

    1 in 87

    In 2024 in Merimbula your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • Merimbula

    1 in 52

    In 2024 in Merimbula your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • 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 Merimbula rank in crime?

Merimbula suburb is ranked 16/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Merimbula a safe suburb?

Merimbula suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Merimbula?

The top crime types in Merimbula are Miscellaneous offences, Assault and related offences, Justice procedures offences.

What is the most reported crime in Merimbula?

64 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Merimbula in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Merimbula?

Crime in Merimbula has increased by 15.08% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Merimbula in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merimbula 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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