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Crime rate in Stanford Merthyr, NSW, Australia, 2327

Suburb in Cessnock

Crime Rank: 25/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 575 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 0.74 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 44 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 76.52 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 9 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 13 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
15.65 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
22.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
85.85% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
67.52% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Stanford Merthyr crime trends

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Stanford Merthyr crime compared

Top crime types in Stanford Merthyr:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 8 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    8

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 8 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    8

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 8 reported cases of Theft.

    8

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 7 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    7

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 4 reported cases of Deception.

    4

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 3 reported cases of Property damage.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

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

    3

  • Sexual offences

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 1 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr there were 1 reported cases of Arson.

    1

  • Burglary/Break and enter

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Stanford Merthyr

    1 in 64

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 64

  • 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

  • Stanford Merthyr

    1 in 44

    In 2025 in Stanford Merthyr your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 44

  • 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 Stanford Merthyr rank in crime?

Stanford Merthyr suburb is ranked 25/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Stanford Merthyr a safe suburb?

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

What are the main crime problems in Stanford Merthyr?

The top crime types in Stanford Merthyr are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Stanford Merthyr?

8 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Stanford Merthyr in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Stanford Merthyr?

Crime in Stanford Merthyr has increased by 37.5% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Stanford Merthyr in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Stanford Merthyr 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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