Melinga, NSW, 2430 Crime Rate and Statistics

Melinga Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Melinga.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 8, down 11% from 9 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Melinga is in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning 67% of NSW suburbs are safer than Melinga and 33% of suburbs are more dangerous than Melinga.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• There were no sexual offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no burglary offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There was no change in the number of theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Melinga: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Melinga’s crime rate is considerably higher than the average across most suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 19% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 67% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Melinga. Therefore, Melinga’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Melinga comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 15 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Melinga’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Melinga.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Melinga crime statistics shows that there are 3571 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Melinga are 1 in 27.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Melinga, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 36, equivalent to a rate of 2679 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Melinga Crime Rates by Offences Division

Melinga Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Crimes Against the Person: Melinga vs NSW

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Melinga crime rates for the selected offences.

Melinga Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property and Deception Offences: Melinga vs NSW, Australia

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Melinga crime statistics for each offence type.

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Melinga vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public Order and Security Offences: Melinga vs NSW

Melinga Crimes per Square KM

Melinga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Melinga in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Melinga in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Melinga?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Melinga is motor vehicle theft.

What is the crime rate in Melinga?

The overall crime rate in Melinga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7143 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Melinga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Melinga total crime rate in 2021 was 7143. This means it’s 33% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Melinga has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Melinga safe at night?

41% of crimes in Melinga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Melinga at night.

Total Crime Stats of Melinga

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

• NSW Police public site
• NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons