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Crime rate in Merrylands, NSW, Australia, 2160

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 18/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 32,472 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6.73 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 3,123 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 96.18 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 384 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 830 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.83 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
25.56 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
82.79% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
70.88% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merrylands crime trends

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Merrylands crime compared

Top crime types in Merrylands:


  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 837 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    837

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 539 reported cases of Theft.

    539

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 328 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    328

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 287 reported cases of Deception.

    287

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 231 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    231

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 178 reported cases of Property damage.

    178

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 153 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    153

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 109 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    109

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 106 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    106

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 84 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    84

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 70 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    70

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 46 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    46

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 36 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    36

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 34 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    34

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    19

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 17 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    17

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 11 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    11

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 10 reported cases of Robbery.

    10

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 9 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    9

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 8 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 7 reported cases of Arson.

    7

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 2 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    2

  • Homicide and related offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 1 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.

    1

  • Abduction and related offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands there were 1 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merrylands

    1 in 85

    In 2023 in Merrylands your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 85

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • 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

  • Merrylands

    1 in 39

    In 2023 in Merrylands your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 39

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • 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 Merrylands rank in crime?

Merrylands suburb is ranked 18/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Merrylands a safe suburb?

Merrylands suburb is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Merrylands?

The top crime types in Merrylands are Justice procedures offences, Theft, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Merrylands?

837 Justice procedures offences cases were reported in Merrylands in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Merrylands?

Crime in Merrylands has increased by 2.87% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Merrylands in 2023?

There were 1 Homicide and related offences cases in Merrylands 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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