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Crime rate in Merkanooka, WA, Australia, 6625

Suburb in Morawa

Crime Rank: 35/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    57

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    610.50 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    5

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    87.72

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    1

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

  • Property Crimes
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    3

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

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    17.54

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    52.63

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    88.91%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    86.95%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Merkanooka there were 2 cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Merkanooka there were 1 cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

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

    1

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Merkanooka there were 1 cases of Theft.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merkanooka

    1 in 57

    In 2023 in Merkanooka your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 57

  • WA

    1 in 48

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 48

  • 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

  • Merkanooka

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in Merkanooka your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • WA

    1 in 19

    In 2023 in WA your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 19

  • Australia

    1 in 28

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


Frequently Asked Questions

How does Merkanooka rank in crime?

Merkanooka suburb is ranked 35/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Merkanooka a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Merkanooka?

The top crime types in Merkanooka are Property damage, Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Merkanooka?

2 Property damage cases were reported in Merkanooka in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Merkanooka?

Crime in Merkanooka has increased by 150% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Merkanooka in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merkanooka 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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