Crime Rates for Merri-bek City Council, VIC
As of the March 2026 data release, The Merri-bek City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 14671 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 (9849), A Crimes against the person (1973), E Justice procedures offences (1676).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 14864 | 12742 | 14544 | 14360 | 13783 | 11634 | 11923 | 12749 | 15297 | 14671 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 1794 | 1685 | 2088 | 2089 | 1853 | 1694 | 1940 | 1822 | 2191 | 1973 |
| B Property and deception offences | 0 | 10323 | 8630 | 9520 | 9030 | 8112 | 7495 | 7360 | 8257 | 10269 | 9849 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 734 | 511 | 748 | 742 | 835 | 570 | 544 | 616 | 664 | 604 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 594 | 597 | 673 | 716 | 590 | 412 | 476 | 508 | 647 | 533 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 1378 | 1285 | 1477 | 1754 | 1595 | 1316 | 1568 | 1539 | 1500 | 1676 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 41 | 34 | 38 | 29 | 798 | 147 | 35 | 7 | 26 | 36 |
In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 14671 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 88845 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 | 5 | 20.00% (5) |
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1075 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1075 | 1170 | -8.12% (1170) |
| Sexual offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 316 reported cases of Sexual offences. | 316 | 352 | -10.23% (352) |
| Abduction and related offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 14 reported cases of Abduction and related offences. | 14 | 22 | -36.36% (22) |
| Robbery In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 55 reported cases of Robbery. | 55 | 78 | -29.49% (78) |
| Blackmail and extortion In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 11 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion. | 11 | 17 | -35.29% (17) |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 363 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 363 | 410 | -11.46% (410) |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 133 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 133 | 137 | -2.92% (137) |
| Arson In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 83 reported cases of Arson. | 83 | 105 | -20.95% (105) |
| Property damage In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1184 reported cases of Property damage. | 1184 | 1453 | -18.51% (1453) |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1155 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 1155 | 1393 | -17.09% (1393) |
| Theft In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 6735 reported cases of Theft. | 6735 | 6478 | 3.97% (6478) |
| Deception In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 692 reported cases of Deception. | 692 | 840 | -17.62% (840) |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 58 | 62 | -6.45% (62) |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 53 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 53 | 64 | -17.19% (64) |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 492 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 492 | 538 | -8.55% (538) |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 280 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 280 | 341 | -17.89% (341) |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 98 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 98 | 112 | -12.50% (112) |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 147 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 147 | 193 | -23.83% (193) |
| Public security offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 8 reported cases of Public security offences. | 8 | 1 | 700.00% (1) |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 248 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 248 | 306 | -18.95% (306) |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 1428 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 1428 | 1194 | 19.60% (1194) |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 23 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 23 | 13 | 76.92% (13) |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 3 | 8 | -62.50% (8) |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences 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.
FAQ About Crime in Merri-bek City Council, VIC
How common is car theft in the Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 897 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 2 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?
At present, no official data is available.
What is the crime rate in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
Merri-bek City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 14671 reported criminal offences.
Is Merri-bek City Council, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Merri-bek City Council, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, 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 9849 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 6% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Merri-bek City Council, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 1973 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 Dec, there were 9157 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 Dec, Merri-bek City Council, VIC recorded 604 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community 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 people 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 - 126 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Oak Park - 641 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale South - 1126 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Hadfield - 1287 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick East - 1994 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Pascoe Vale - 2204 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Fawkner - 2304 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick West - 2341 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Tullamarine - 2455 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Coburg North - 2614 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Glenroy - 4311 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Coburg - 5163 offences ( per 100,000 people)
- Brunswick - 5915 offences ( 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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