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Crime rate in Newmerella, VIC, Australia, 3886

Suburb in East Gippsland

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 415 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 55.28 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 43.37 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 8 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.82 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
19.28 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.05% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
62.98% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Newmerella crime trends

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Newmerella crime compared

Top crime types in Newmerella:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Newmerella there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Newmerella there were 3 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Newmerella there were 3 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Assault and related offences

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

    2

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    1

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Newmerella there were 1 reported cases of Deception.

    1

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Newmerella there were 1 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Newmerella

    1 in 208

    In 2025 in Newmerella your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 208

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • 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

  • Newmerella

    1 in 52

    In 2025 in Newmerella your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 52

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • 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 Newmerella rank in crime?

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

Is Newmerella a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Newmerella?

The top crime types in Newmerella are Theft, Other crimes against the person, Drug use and possession.

What is the most reported crime in Newmerella?

7 Theft cases were reported in Newmerella in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Newmerella?

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

How many murders were in Newmerella in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Newmerella 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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