Manly Crime Index

29

(100 is safest)

Safer than 29% of most Australia suburbs

Manly Crime Map

Manly crime map

Manly Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Manly.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Manly
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1903, up 5% from 1805 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Manly is in the 17th percentile for safety, meaning 83% of NSW suburbs are safer than Manly and 17% of suburbs are more dangerous than Manly.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 19% (33 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 37% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 47% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 increased by 6% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 15% (20 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Manly: An In-Depth Analysis

According to AU Crime Rate’s analysis of the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Manly is ranked safer than 29% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Manly crime rate is quite a bit higher than average regarding to most Australian suburbs.

In NSW, only about 83% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Manly. As a result, Manly has low scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Manly, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 18 (based on the total crime rate of crimes against the person and property combined) while the New South Wales average is 1 in 20.

Let’s take a closer look at Manly’s crime statistics and see how it fares in terms of crimes against person and property crimes. This information is crucial because it can shed light on whether violent or property crimes or both, are the primary factors driving Manly’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Manly’s crime data and what they reveal about the suburb’s safety and security? Let’s dive in!

AU Crime Rate’s analysis reveals that against the person crime rate in Manly is 1994 per one hundred thousand inhabitants while the NSW average rate is 1500. So, one’s chances of becoming a victim of crimes against the person in Manly is 1 in 49. The crimes against the person included in this analysis are homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion.

From our analysis, we discovered that your odds of becoming a victim of a property crime if you live in Manly is 1 in 29. This is equal to a rate of 3336 per one hundred thousand residents compared to a rate of 3158 per 100,000 residents for NSW state. It’s worth mentioning that the property crimes tracked here include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Manly Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person3241994
Property and deception offences5423336
Drug offences97597
Public order and security offences122751
Justice procedures offences3181957
Other offences5003078
Total190311714

Manly Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 49

In Manly

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Manly vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Manly vs NSW

Manly population: 16246

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault203628641250770
Sexual offences4114650252179
Robbery617603722
Abduction and kidnapping120363
Blackmail and Extortion112762
Intimidation, stalking and harassment7040910431501
Other offences against the person218831223

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Manly crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1486
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences27166
Domestic violence related assault30185
Non-domestic violence related assault155954

Manly Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 29

In Manly

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Manly vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Manly vs NSW, Australia

Manly population: 16246

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft39918002824562204
Burglary/Break and Enter2324967142306
Arson337601846
Malicious damage to property11749136720602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Manly crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft1592
Steal from motor vehicle52320
Steal from retail store64394
Break and enter dwelling1592
Break and enter non-dwelling849

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Manly vs NSW

Drug Offences: Manly vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession783403248041667
Drug dealing and trafficking86293497705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences1158416872

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Manly vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct9917321609212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2314664142179.54

Manly Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Manly vs NSW

Manly Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Manly in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Manly in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Manly?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Manly is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Manly?

The overall crime rate in Manly, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 11714 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Manly a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Manly total crime rate in 2021 was 11714. This means it’s 17% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Manly has a low safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Manly safe at night?

41% of crimes in Manly occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s moderate safety to walk alone in Manly at night.

Total Crime Stats of Manly

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police818
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3330
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault129155
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault1114
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences1998
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery10327
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping11
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion01
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment6370
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person42
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft1515
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle5752
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store3664
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1215
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4541
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person1811
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud10398
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences92103
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2915
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling1418
Property and deception offencesArsonArson53
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property137117
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine1013
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3231
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1012
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs1717
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine36
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines11
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs10
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences1411
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass2323
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct3452
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language1620
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent34
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences2923
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences114162
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences11
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences3910
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences146327
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2018
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions426247
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear03
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer2445
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures24

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

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