Merriwagga, NSW, 2652 Crime Rate and Statistics

Merriwagga Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 4, up 33% from 3 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Merriwagga is in the 73rd percentile for safety, meaning 27% of NSW suburbs are safer than Merriwagga and 73% of suburbs are more dangerous than Merriwagga.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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 Merriwagga: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research and found that crime rates in Merriwagga are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 58% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Merriwagga are higher than approximately 27% of other suburbs in NSW. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 45 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in New South Wales is at 1 in 20.

Discovering the full picture of Merriwagga’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Merriwagga. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Merriwagga Crime rate for crimes against the person is 1439 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the NSW average rate is 1500. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Merriwagga was 1 in 69. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Merriwagga is 1 in 138, with a rate of 719 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in NSW is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of 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.

Merriwagga Crime Rates by Offences Division

Merriwagga 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: Merriwagga vs NSW

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

Merriwagga 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: Merriwagga vs NSW, Australia

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

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug Offences: Merriwagga vs New South Wales

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public Order and Security Offences: Merriwagga vs NSW

Merriwagga Crimes per Square KM

Merriwagga Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Merriwagga in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Merriwagga?

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

What is the crime rate in Merriwagga?

The overall crime rate in Merriwagga, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2878 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 Merriwagga a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Merriwagga total crime rate in 2021 was 2878. This means it’s 73% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Merriwagga has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Merriwagga safe at night?

43% of crimes in Merriwagga occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Merriwagga at night.

Total Crime Stats of Merriwagga

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