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Crime rate in Merrylands West, NSW, Australia, 2160

Suburb in Cumberland

Crime Rank: 16/100

(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 426 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 60.39 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 67 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 119 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
9.50 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
16.87 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
80.67% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
58.98% 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:


  • Deception

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 101 reported cases of Deception.

    101

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 77 reported cases of Theft.

    77

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 59 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    59

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 43 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    43

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 36 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    36

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 36 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    36

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 26 reported cases of Property damage.

    26

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 14 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    14

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 7 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    7

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 4 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 3 reported cases of Robbery.

    3

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Other drug offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 3 reported cases of Other drug offences.

    3

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 3 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    3

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 2 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 2 reported cases of Arson.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 1 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Merrylands West there were 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merrylands West

    1 in 105

    In 2024 in Merrylands West your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 105

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Merrylands West

    1 in 59

    In 2024 in Merrylands West your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 59

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Merrylands West rank in crime?

Merrylands West suburb is ranked 16/100 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 moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Merrylands West?

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

What is the most reported crime in Merrylands West?

101 Deception cases were reported in Merrylands West in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Merrylands West?

Crime in Merrylands West has increased by 5.71% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Merrylands West in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merrylands West in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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