| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
397 | Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
18.43 km2 | Area size of the suburb in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
11 | Total number of crimes in the suburb |
Crimes per 1000 people |
27.71 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
2 | Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
6 | Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
5.04 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
15.11 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
suburbs with less Violent Crimes |
66.19% | Number of suburbs with less violent crimes |
|
suburbs with less Property Crimes |
56.27% | Number of suburbs with less property crimes |
In 2023 in Merrimu there were 5 reported cases of Theft.
5
In 2023 in Merrimu there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
2
In 2023 in Merrimu there were 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
2
In 2023 in Merrimu there were 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
1
In 2023 in Merrimu there were 1 reported cases of Arson.
1
1 in 199
In 2023 in Merrimu your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 199
1 in 146
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146
1 in 95
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95
1 in 66
In 2023 in Merrimu your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66
1 in 31
In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31
1 in 28
In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28
Merrimu suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Merrimu suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.
The top crime types in Merrimu are Theft, Assault and related offences, Drug use and possession.
5 Theft cases were reported in Merrimu in 2023.
Crime in Merrimu has increased by 22.22% from 2022 to 2023.
There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merrimu 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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