Crime Rates for Merrimu, VIC
⇌ Compare Merrimu with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Merrimu (3340) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 20 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 5,038 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Merrimu, VIC in 2021 was 397. In the last 10 years, Merrimu, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 397 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 44.1 people. 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 Merrimu for 2026: B Property and deception offences (12), A Crimes against the person (6), C Drug offences (1).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 24 | 13 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 20 |
| A Crimes against the person | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 12 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 20 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 92 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 5 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 5 | 0 | 500.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Property damage. | 3 | 2 | 50.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Theft. | 7 | 2 | 250.00% |
| Deception In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Merrimu, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 1 | -100.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), 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.
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FAQ About Crime in Merrimu, VIC
How common is car theft in the Merrimu, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 1 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Merrimu, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Merrimu, VIC are Tools (42), Power Tools (22), Car Accessories (20), Electrical Appliances (18) and Jewellery (16).
What is the crime rate in Merrimu, VIC?
Merrimu, VIC has a crime rate of 20 reported criminal offences.
Is Merrimu, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Merrimu, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 5,038 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Merrimu, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Merrimu, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 12 reported offences.
Has crime in the Merrimu, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 20% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Merrimu, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 6 offenses against persons in Merrimu, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Merrimu, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 12 property crime offenses in Merrimu, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Merrimu, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Merrimu, VIC recorded 1 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Merrimu (2021)
Merrimu is a quiet suburb with around 397 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 55.8% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3.3 people. The median household weekly income is $2441, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.5%. A majority of people (80.9%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Merrimu, VIC
If you’re considering living near Merrimu , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Long Forest - 11 offences (0.03207 per 100,000 people)
- Hopetoun Park - 43 offences (0.04705 per 100,000 people)
- Brookfield - 511 offences (0.04739 per 100,000 people)
- Harkness - 614 offences (0.04927 per 100,000 people)
- Darley - 618 offences (0.06725 per 100,000 people)
- Maddingley - 458 offences (0.08341 per 100,000 people)
- Melton West - 1132 offences (0.12887 per 100,000 people)
- Bacchus Marsh - 1323 offences (0.16944 per 100,000 people)
- Coimadai - 82 offences (0.20049 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Over the period from 2016 to 2026, crime levels show fluctuations with no consistent upward or downward long-term trend.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, ranging mostly between 1 to 8 incidents annually, peaking in the mid-2020s.
- Assault and related offences lead violent crimes, generally low but with occasional spikes, such as 3 incidents in 2020 and 2 in several other years.
- Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people showed a major spike in 2026 with 5 incidents after years of lower counts.
- Overall, property crimes like theft contribute more to safety concerns than violent crimes, though occasional violent spikes may raise short-term risks.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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