2Merbein
Merbein, Australia: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 2 out of 10 High crime
2/10 in Victorian suburbs · 7/10 in the world
Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 19,675 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026)
Residents: 2,770
How accurate: not enough history to test this score yet.
Crime by type, as recorded by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (12 months to June 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Assault and related offences | 37 | 1,335.7 | 724.5 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 1 | 36.1 | 37 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-in | 18 | 649.8 | 568.1 |
| Theft | 46 | 1,660.6 | 2,966.2 |
| Victoria counts criminal incidents: one incident can include several offences. | |||
| Drugs | |||
| Drug dealing and trafficking | 0 | 0 | 35.9 |
| Growing or making drugs | 1 | 36.1 | 29.5 |
| Drug use and possession | 5 | 180.5 | 174.9 |
| Other drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Property damage | 24 | 866.4 | 611.5 |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct | 1 | 36.1 | 53.5 |
| Public nuisance offences | 2 | 72.2 | 46.5 |
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to June 2026)
| Violence | 37 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft and burglary | 64 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Damage and public order | 27 |
Questions about crime in Merbein
- Is Merbein safe?
- Merbein: Safety 2 out of 10 (High crime). Compared with 2148 places in Victorian suburbs (10 = lowest crime). 92 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Merbein?
- Merbein: Weighted crime: 19,675 per 100,000 people (12 months to June 2026).
