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Crime rate in Merrimu, VIC, Australia, 3340

Suburb in Moorabool

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 397 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.43 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 13 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 32.75 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 6 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
15.11 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
55.95% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merrimu crime trends

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Merrimu crime compared

Top crime types in Merrimu:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Merrimu there were 3 reported cases of Theft.

    3

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Merrimu there were 3 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    3

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Merrimu there were 2 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Merrimu there were 2 reported cases of Property damage.

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Merrimu there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Deception

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

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Merrimu there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merrimu

    1 in 0

    In 2024 in Merrimu your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 0

  • 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

  • Merrimu

    1 in 66

    In 2024 in Merrimu your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 Merrimu rank in crime?

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

Is Merrimu a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Merrimu?

The top crime types in Merrimu are Theft, Justice procedures offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

What is the most reported crime in Merrimu?

3 Theft cases were reported in Merrimu in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Merrimu?

Crime in Merrimu has increased by 18.18% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Merrimu in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merrimu 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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