Manly Vale Crime Index

63

(100 is safest)

Safer than 63% of most Australia suburbs

Manly Vale Crime Map

Manly Vale crime map

Manly Vale Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Manly Vale
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 264, up 7% from 246 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Manly Vale is in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning 43% of NSW suburbs are safer than Manly Vale and 57% of suburbs are more dangerous than Manly Vale.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 56% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 30% (3 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 increased by 78% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 increased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 12% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Manly Vale: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Manly Vale’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 63% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 43% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Manly Vale. Therefore, Manly Vale’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Manly Vale comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 34 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Manly Vale’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Manly Vale.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Manly Vale crime statistics shows that there are 827 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Manly Vale are 1 in 120.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Manly Vale, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 49, equivalent to a rate of 2014 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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 Vale Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person53827
Property and deception offences1292014
Drug offences16250
Public order and security offences13203
Justice procedures offences22343
Other offences31484
Total2644122

Manly Vale Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 120

In Manly Vale

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Manly Vale vs NSW

Manly Vale population: 6405

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault2862864437770
Sexual offences714650109179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1740910265501
Other offences against the person118831623

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault462
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences347
Domestic violence related assault13203
Non-domestic violence related assault14219

Manly Vale Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 49

In Manly Vale

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Manly Vale vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Manly Vale vs NSW, Australia

Manly Vale population: 6405

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft8018002812492204
Burglary/Break and Enter1624967250306
Arson337604746
Malicious damage to property3049136468602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft8125
Steal from motor vehicle14219
Steal from retail store9141
Break and enter dwelling12187
Break and enter non-dwelling462

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Manly Vale vs NSW

Drug Offences: Manly Vale 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 possession143403221941667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293167705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences158411672

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 Vale vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct917321141212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466462179.54

Manly Vale Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Manly Vale vs NSW

Manly Vale Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Manly Vale in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Manly Vale 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 Vale?

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 Vale is malicious damage to property.

What is the crime rate in Manly Vale?

The overall crime rate in Manly Vale, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4122 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 Vale a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Manly Vale total crime rate in 2021 was 4122. This means it’s 57% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Manly Vale has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Manly Vale safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of Manly Vale

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 Police01
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault913
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault914
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault64
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences421
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery343
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment917
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person01
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft78
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle2214
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store99
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods63
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling913
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3421
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences1312
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling712
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling214
Property and deception offencesArsonArson13
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3430
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis117
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines35
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs62
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis10
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences41
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass44
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct31
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent04
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences64
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences01
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences20
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences02
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences527
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order65
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions915
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer12
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

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

Greater Sydney