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Crime rate in Merricks, VIC, Australia, 3916

Suburb in Mornington Peninsula

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 184 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 11.93 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 16.30 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 0 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
0.00 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
5.43 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
0% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
38.61% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merricks crime trends

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Merricks crime compared

Top crime types in Merricks:


  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Merricks there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Merricks there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merricks

    1 in 0

    In 2023 in Merricks your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 0

  • 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

  • Merricks

    1 in 184

    In 2023 in Merricks your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 184

  • 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 Merricks rank in crime?

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

Is Merricks a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Merricks?

The top crime types in Merricks are Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Burglary/Break and enter.

What is the most reported crime in Merricks?

2 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour cases were reported in Merricks in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Merricks?

Crime in Merricks has increased by 50% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Merricks in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merricks 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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