Merah North, NSW, 2388 Crime Rate and Statistics

Merah North Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 5, up 150% from 2 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Merah North is in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning 40% of NSW suburbs are safer than Merah North and 60% of suburbs are more dangerous than Merah North.

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

• 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.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• There were no motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

• There were no vandalism (Property damage) offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.

Crime in Merah North: 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 Merah North’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 68% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 40% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Merah North. Therefore, Merah North’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Merah North comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 64 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 Merah North’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 Merah North.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Merah North crime statistics shows that there are 769 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 Merah North are 1 in 129.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Merah North, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 129, equivalent to a rate of 769 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.

Merah North Crime Rates by Offences Division

Merah North 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: Merah North vs NSW

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

Merah North 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: Merah North vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Merah North vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Merah North vs NSW

Merah North Crimes per Square KM

Merah North Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Merah North in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Merah North?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Merah North is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Merah North?

The overall crime rate in Merah North, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3846 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 Merah North a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Merah North total crime rate in 2021 was 3846. This means it’s 60% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Merah North has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Merah North safe at night?

45% of crimes in Merah North occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Merah North at night.

Total Crime Stats of Merah North

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