Crime Rates for Melonba, NSW
⇌ Compare Melonba with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Melonba (2765) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 282 reported incidents, equal to 19,597 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Melonba, NSW in 2021 was 1,439. In the last 10 years, Melonba, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 35.1 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 18.2 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 53.3 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Melonba for 2026: Theft (85), Assault (64), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (40).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 46 | 105 | 177 | 235 | 282 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 37 | 26 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 21 | 41 | 64 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 40 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 29 | 38 |
| Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 19 |
| Theft | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 64 | 82 | 79 | 85 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Melonba, NSW recorded 282 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 372 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 17 | 5 | 240.00% (5) |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 31 | -77.42% (31) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 45 | 25 | 80.00% (25) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 17 | 16 | 6.25% (16) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Criminal intent | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Cultivating cannabis | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Importing drugs | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Murder * | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 40 | 27 | 48.15% (27) |
| Malicious damage to property | 38 | 29 | 31.03% (29) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 6 | 50.00% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 10 | 4 | 150.00% (4) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 8 | 25.00% (8) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Fraud | 15 | 13 | 15.38% (13) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 9 | -33.33% (9) |
| Other theft | 10 | 15 | -33.33% (15) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 15 | 0.00% (15) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 23 | 16 | 43.75% (16) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Melonba, NSW
How common is car theft in the Melonba, NSW?
There were 9 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 40.6 day.
Is Melonba, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Melonba, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 19,597 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Melonba, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Melonba, NSW was Theft with 85 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Melonba, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Melonba, NSW have increased by 3425% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Melonba, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 125 incident against persons in Melonba, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Melonba, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 124 property crime incident in Melonba, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Melonba, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Melonba, NSW recorded 4 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Melonba (2021)
Melonba is a quiet suburb with around 1439 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 65.4% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2859, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.2%. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 38.5% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Melonba
If you’re considering living near Melonba , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Windsor Downs - 17 incidents (0.01437 per 100,000 people)
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- Berkshire Park - 113 incidents (0.05258 per 100,000 people)
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- Shanes Park - 49 incidents (0.12760 per 100,000 people)
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- Angus - 60 incidents (0.15625 per 100,000 people)
- Bidwill - 831 incidents (0.19776 per 100,000 people)
- Richards - 13 incidents (0.35135 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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