Merrylands West Crime Index

42

(100 is safest)

Safer than 42% of most Australia suburbs

Merrylands West Crime Map

Merrylands West crime map

Merrylands West Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Merrylands West
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 490, up 37% from 357 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Merrylands West is in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning 66% of NSW suburbs are safer than Merrylands West and 34% of suburbs are more dangerous than Merrylands West.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (9 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 40% (4 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 increased by 55% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 18% (19 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 500% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 83% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 increased by 10% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Merrylands West: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Merrylands West is safer than only 42% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Merrylands West’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Merrylands West perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Merrylands West is greater than that of roughly 66% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Merrylands West, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 23 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Merrylands West’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Merrylands West. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Merrylands West.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Merrylands West is 1638 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 60 if you reside in Merrylands West.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Merrylands West are 1 in 40, with a rate of 2444 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis 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.

Merrylands West Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1161638
Property and deception offences1732444
Drug offences52734
Public order and security offences36508
Justice procedures offences47664
Other offences66932
Total4906921

Merrylands West Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 60

In Merrylands West

1 in 65

In NSW

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

Violent crimes against the person in Merrylands West vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Merrylands West vs NSW

Merrylands West population: 7080

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6062864847770
Sexual offences61465085179
Robbery517607122
Abduction and kidnapping1203143
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4440910621501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault571
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences114
Domestic violence related assault30424
Non-domestic violence related assault27381

Merrylands West Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 40

In Merrylands West

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Merrylands West vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Merrylands West vs NSW, Australia

Merrylands West population: 7080

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft12218002817232204
Burglary/Break and Enter1724967240306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property3449136480602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft11155
Steal from motor vehicle25353
Steal from retail store456
Break and enter dwelling17240
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Merrylands West vs NSW

Drug Offences: Merrylands West vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession453403263641667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293567705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences358414272

Public Order and Security Offences

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

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Merrylands West vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct1317321184212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2314664325179.54

Merrylands West Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Merrylands West vs NSW

Merrylands West Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Merrylands West in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Merrylands West?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Merrylands West is fraud.

What is the crime rate in Merrylands West?

The overall crime rate in Merrylands West, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6921 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 Merrylands West a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Merrylands West total crime rate in 2021 was 6921. This means it’s 34% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Merrylands West has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Merrylands West safe at night?

36% of crimes in Merrylands West occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Merrylands West at night.

Total Crime Stats of Merrylands West

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police03
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3230
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1927
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault45
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences658
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery561
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping01
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3444
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft611
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1725
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store14
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods513
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling158
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud5658
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences33
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling1017
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling110
Property and deception offencesArsonArson10
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3134
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics22
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis2017
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1312
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1012
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines04
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences93
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass15
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct11
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent25
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2423
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences63
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences762
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order319
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1123
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer14
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures01

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

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney