Menai Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

Menai Crime Map

Menai crime map

Menai Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Menai
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 429, up 14% from 377 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Menai is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of NSW suburbs are safer than Menai and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Menai.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 33% (16 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 46% (6 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 50% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 2% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 100% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 50% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 10% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Menai: 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, Menai is ranked safer than 71% of the suburbs across Australia, regardless of population size. That means that Menai crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

In NSW, only about 44% of suburbs have a lower crime rate than Menai. As a result, Menai has high scores in public safety metrics.

If you are a resident of Menai, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 40 (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 Menai’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 Menai’s overall crime rate. So, are you curious to learn more about Menai’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 Menai is 1088 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 Menai is 1 in 91. 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 Menai is 1 in 72. This is equal to a rate of 1367 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.

Menai Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person1131088
Property and deception offences1421367
Drug offences28270
Public order and security offences19183
Justice procedures offences73703
Other offences54520
Total4294131

Menai Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 91

In Menai

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Menai vs NSW

Menai population: 10386

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault6462864616770
Sexual offences71465067179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment4240910404501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault329
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences439
Domestic violence related assault46443
Non-domestic violence related assault18173

Menai Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 72

In Menai

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Menai vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Menai vs NSW, Australia

Menai population: 10386

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft941800289052204
Burglary/Break and Enter72496767306
Arson337602946
Malicious damage to property3849136366602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft439
Steal from motor vehicle30289
Steal from retail store1096
Break and enter dwelling658
Break and enter non-dwelling110

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Menai vs NSW

Drug Offences: Menai 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 possession183403217341667
Drug dealing and trafficking26293197705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences858417772

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: Menai vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct101732196212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences91466487179.54

Menai Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Menai vs NSW

Menai Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Menai in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Menai?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Menai is domestic violence related assault.

What is the crime rate in Menai?

The overall crime rate in Menai, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4131 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 Menai a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Menai total crime rate in 2021 was 4131. This means it’s 56% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Menai has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Menai safe at night?

31% of crimes in Menai occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Menai at night.

Total Crime Stats of Menai

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 Police10
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3046
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1718
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault43
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences939
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery314
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 harassment4242
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person20
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft84
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1830
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store1410
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods83
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling104
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person10
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud3139
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences64
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling96
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling511
Property and deception offencesArsonArson03
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property4238
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 cannabis1417
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines31
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy20
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs70
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine22
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis20
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences48
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass76
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct12
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language01
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent31
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences49
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences73
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences950
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order2636
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1834
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer62
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