Crime Rates for Merewether Heights, NSW
⇌ Compare Merewether Heights with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Merewether Heights (2291) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 26 reported incidents, equal to 1,739 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Merewether Heights, NSW in 2021 was 1,495. In the last 10 years, Merewether Heights, NSW's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 213.6 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 166.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 498.3 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 Merewether Heights for 2025: Theft (19), Assault (3), Pornography offences (3).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 24 | 31 | 59 | 38 | 33 | 43 | 46 | 35 | 32 | 26 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Theft | 11 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 19 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Merewether Heights, NSW recorded 26 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 222 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Trespass | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Malicious damage to property | 0 | 4 | -100.00% (4) |
| Other offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Fraud | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 2 | 450.00% (2) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), 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 Merewether Heights, NSW
How common is car theft in the Merewether Heights, NSW?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Merewether Heights, NSW.
Is Merewether Heights, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Merewether Heights, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 1,739 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Merewether Heights, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Merewether Heights, NSW was Theft with 19 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Merewether Heights, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 40% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Merewether Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 4 incident against persons in Merewether Heights, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Merewether Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 19 property crime incident in Merewether Heights, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Merewether Heights, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Merewether Heights, NSW recorded 0 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Merewether Heights (2021)
Merewether Heights is a quiet suburb with around people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 0% of households with an average household size of people. The median household weekly income is $, though the unemployment rate stands at %. Reflecting its rich cultural diversity, only 0% of people were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Merewether Heights
If you’re considering living near Merewether Heights , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Adamstown Heights - 156 incidents (0.02775 per 100,000 people)
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- Highfields - 32 incidents (0.03419 per 100,000 people)
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- Hamilton South - 780 incidents (0.19226 per 100,000 people)
- The Junction - 229 incidents (0.23038 per 100,000 people)
- Hamilton - 1164 incidents (0.25228 per 100,000 people)
- Broadmeadow - 674 incidents (0.39929 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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