Crime Rates for Merri-bek City Council, VIC
As of Year 2025 Jun The Merri-bek City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 16092 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 0 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Merri-bek City Council, VIC in 2021 was 0. In the last 10 years, Merri-bek City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.Most Common Crimes in Merri-bek City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (10978), A Crimes against the person (2128), E Justice procedures offences (1754).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 14726 | 13919 | 13672 | 14224 | 14342 | 12847 | 11360 | 12588 | 13599 | 16092 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1801 | 1784 | 1826 | 2102 | 2021 | 1733 | 1882 | 1827 | 1996 | 2128 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 10230 | 9478 | 9316 | 8941 | 9128 | 7653 | 6953 | 8078 | 8832 | 10978 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 602 | 653 | 592 | 802 | 741 | 703 | 601 | 599 | 601 | 639 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 630 | 598 | 607 | 784 | 602 | 518 | 415 | 463 | 631 | 571 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1423 | 1364 | 1305 | 1560 | 1788 | 1465 | 1369 | 1610 | 1522 | 1754 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 40 | 42 | 26 | 35 | 62 | 775 | 140 | 11 | 17 | 22 |
| Offence Division | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 16092 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 89587 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide and related offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Homicide and related offences. | 6 | 4 | 50.00% (4) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1195 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1195 | 1026 | 16.47% (1026) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 320 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 320 | 310 | 3.23% (310) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 21 | 13 | 61.54% (13) |
| Robbery In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 73 reported cases of Robbery. | 73 | 70 | 4.29% (70) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 17 | 18 | -5.56% (18) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 357 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 357 | 442 | -19.23% (442) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 139 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 139 | 113 | 23.01% (113) |
| Arson In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 97 reported cases of Arson. | 97 | 67 | 44.78% (67) |
| Property damage In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1390 reported cases of Property damage. | 1390 | 1230 | 13.01% (1230) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1383 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1383 | 1151 | 20.16% (1151) |
| Theft In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 7324 reported cases of Theft. | 7324 | 5592 | 30.97% (5592) |
| Deception In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 784 reported cases of Deception. | 784 | 792 | -1.01% (792) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 45 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 45 | 63 | -28.57% (63) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 63 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 63 | 49 | 28.57% (49) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 531 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 531 | 489 | 8.59% (489) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 304 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 304 | 334 | -8.98% (334) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 109 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 109 | 112 | -2.68% (112) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 158 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 158 | 184 | -14.13% (184) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 290 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 290 | 307 | -5.54% (307) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1464 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1464 | 1215 | 20.49% (1215) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 13 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 13 | 3 | 333.33% (3) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 4 | 9 | -55.56% (9) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Jun), people in 2021Community Snapshot – Merri-bek City Council (2021)
Merri-bek City Council 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 residents were born in Australia, highlighting the suburb’s multicultural character.
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Safest Suburbs in Merri-bek City Council, VIC
If you’re considering living near Merri-bek City Council , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Gowanbrae - 67 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Oak Park - 369 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale South - 569 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hadfield - 732 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale - 1042 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick West - 1143 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick East - 1151 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fawkner - 1230 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tullamarine - 1260 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Coburg North - 1386 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 2233 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Coburg - 2863 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick - 3323 offences ( per 100,000 people)
Common FAQ about Merri-bek City Council, VIC Criminal
How common is car theft in the Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 973 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 3 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Merri-bek City Council, VIC are Cash/Document (28174), Personal Property (25094), Jewellery (21089), Car Accessories (18391) and Electrical Appliances (15759).
What is the crime rate in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
Merri-bek City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 16092 reported criminal offences.
Is Merri-bek City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Merri-bek City Council, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 0 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Merri-bek City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 10978 reported offences.
Has crime in the Merri-bek City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Merri-bek City Council, VIC have increased by 12% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 2128 offenses against persons in Merri-bek City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 10194 property crime offenses in Merri-bek City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Jun, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 639 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
*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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