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Crime rate in Merrylands West, NSW, Australia, 2160

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 15/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 7,054 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 1.74 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 403 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 57.13 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 65 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 107 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.21 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
15.17 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
78.04% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
56.43% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merrylands West crime trends

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Merrylands West crime compared

Top crime types in Merrylands West:


  • Theft

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 67 reported cases of Theft.

    67

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 55 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    55

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 54 reported cases of Deception.

    54

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 48 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    48

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 47 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    47

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 41 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    41

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 27 reported cases of Property damage.

    27

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 12 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    12

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 9 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    9

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 8 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    8

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 7 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    7

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 6 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    6

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 5 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    5

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 5 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    5

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Other drug offences

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 2 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    2

  • Abduction and related offences

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

    1

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Merrylands West there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merrylands West

    1 in 109

    In 2023 in Merrylands West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 109

  • 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 West

    1 in 66

    In 2023 in Merrylands West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 66

  • 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 West rank in crime?

Merrylands West suburb is ranked 15/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Merrylands West a safe suburb?

Merrylands West suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Merrylands West?

The top crime types in Merrylands West are Theft, Assault and related offences, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Merrylands West?

67 Theft cases were reported in Merrylands West in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Merrylands West?

Crime in Merrylands West has decreased by 8.82% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Merrylands West in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merrylands West 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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