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Crime rate in Merungle Hill, NSW, Australia, 2705

Suburb in Leeton

Crime Rank: 12/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 258 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 42.36 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 18 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 69.77 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 2 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 10 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
7.75 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.76 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
72.42% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.99% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Merungle Hill crime trends

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Merungle Hill crime compared

Top crime types in Merungle Hill:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 1 reported cases of Property damage.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 1 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    1

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 1 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 1 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    1

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Merungle Hill

    1 in 129

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 129

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Merungle Hill

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in Merungle Hill your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 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 Merungle Hill rank in crime?

Merungle Hill suburb is ranked 12/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Merungle Hill a safe suburb?

Merungle Hill suburb is a relatively safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Merungle Hill?

The top crime types in Merungle Hill are Theft, Assault and related offences, Public nuisance offences.

What is the most reported crime in Merungle Hill?

8 Theft cases were reported in Merungle Hill in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Merungle Hill?

Crime in Merungle Hill has increased by 50% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Merungle Hill in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Merungle Hill in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 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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