Merimbula, NSW, 2548 Crime Rate and Statistics

Merimbula Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 282, down 14% from 328 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Merimbula is in the 32st percentile for safety, meaning 69% of NSW suburbs are safer than Merimbula and 31% of suburbs are more dangerous than Merimbula.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 4% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (34 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 57% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 27% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Merimbula: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Merimbula is ranked safer than 48% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Merimbula crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

In NSW, only about 69% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Merimbula. As a result, Merimbula has moderate scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Merimbula, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 27 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Merimbula’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Merimbula’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Merimbula’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Merimbula is 1205 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Merimbula is 1 in 82. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Merimbula is 1 in 40. This is equal to a rate of 2411 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

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.

Merimbula Crime Rates by Offences Division

Merimbula 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: Merimbula vs NSW

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

Merimbula 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: Merimbula vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Merimbula vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Merimbula vs NSW

Merimbula Crimes per Square KM

Merimbula Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Merimbula in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Merimbula?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Merimbula is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Merimbula?

The overall crime rate in Merimbula, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 7390 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 Merimbula a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Merimbula total crime rate in 2021 was 7390. This means it’s 31% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Merimbula has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Merimbula safe at night?

32% of crimes in Merimbula occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Merimbula at night.

Total Crime Stats of Merimbula

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