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Crime rate in Merricks North, VIC, Australia, 3926

Suburb in Mornington Peninsula

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 423 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 25.24 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 7 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 16.55 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 2 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
2.36 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
4.73 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
56.19% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
37.62% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merricks North crime trends

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Merricks North crime compared

Top crime types in Merricks North:


  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Merricks North there were 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    2

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Merricks North there were 2 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    2

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Merricks North there were 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    1

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Merricks North there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Merricks North there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merricks North

    1 in 423

    In 2023 in Merricks North your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 423

  • 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 North

    1 in 212

    In 2023 in Merricks North your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 212

  • 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 North rank in crime?

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

Is Merricks North a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Merricks North?

The top crime types in Merricks North are Burglary/Break and enter, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Merricks North?

2 Burglary/Break and enter cases were reported in Merricks North in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Merricks North?

Crime in Merricks North has increased by 16.67% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Merricks North in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merricks North 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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