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Crime rate in Merriang, VIC, Australia, 3737

Suburb in Alpine

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 182 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 8.71 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 10.99 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 1 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 0 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
5.49 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
0.00 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
66.06% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
0% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merriang crime trends

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Merriang crime compared

Top crime types in Merriang:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Merriang there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Merriang there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merriang

    1 in 182

    In 2024 in Merriang your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 182

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Merriang

    1 in 0

    In 2024 in Merriang your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 0

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Merriang rank in crime?

Merriang suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Merriang a safe suburb?

Merriang suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Merriang?

The top crime types in Merriang are Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Merriang?

1 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Merriang in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Merriang?

Crime in Merriang has decreased by 100% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Merriang in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merriang in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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