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Crime rate in Merimbula, NSW, Australia, 2548

Suburb in Bega Valley

Crime Rank: 12/100

(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 252 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 65.95 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 27 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 78 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.07 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
20.41 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
73.03% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
64.66% 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 2023 in Merimbula there were 56 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    56

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 40 reported cases of Theft.

    40

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 29 reported cases of Property damage.

    29

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 25 reported cases of Deception.

    25

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 20 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    20

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 20 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    20

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 15 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 6 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    6

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 5 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    5

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 5 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 4 reported cases of Arson.

    4

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 4 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Merimbula there were 1 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merimbula

    1 in 142

    In 2023 in Merimbula your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 142

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • Merimbula

    1 in 49

    In 2023 in Merimbula your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 49

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Merimbula rank in crime?

Merimbula suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Merimbula a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Merimbula?

The top crime types in Merimbula are Miscellaneous offences, Theft, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Merimbula?

56 Miscellaneous offences cases were reported in Merimbula in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Merimbula?

Crime in Merimbula has decreased by 9.68% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Merimbula in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merimbula 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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