Menangle Crime Index

86

(100 is safest)

Safer than 86% of most Australia suburbs

Menangle Crime Map

Menangle crime map

Menangle Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Menangle
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 85, up 150% from 34 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Menangle is in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning 65% of NSW suburbs are safer than Menangle and 35% of suburbs are more dangerous than Menangle.
  • There was no change in the number of assault offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 400% (4 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 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • 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 increased by 100% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Menangle: 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 Menangle’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs, as it is ranked safer than only 86% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 65% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Menangle. Therefore, Menangle’s public safety metrics are moderate.

How risky is that? Living in Menangle comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 56 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 Menangle’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 Menangle.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Menangle crime statistics shows that there are 639 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 Menangle are 1 in 156.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Menangle, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 88, equivalent to a rate of 1118 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.

Menangle Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person8639
Property and deception offences141118
Drug offences10799
Public order and security offences251997
Justice procedures offences2160
Other offences262077
Total856789

Menangle Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 156

In Menangle

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Menangle vs NSW

Menangle population: 1252

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault362864240770
Sexual offences414650319179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment14091080501
Other offences against the person01883023

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault2160
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2160
Domestic violence related assault00
Non-domestic violence related assault3240

Menangle Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 88

In Menangle

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Menangle vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Menangle vs NSW, Australia

Menangle population: 1252

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft81800286392204
Burglary/Break and Enter0249670306
Arson2376016046
Malicious damage to property449136319602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft2160
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling00
Break and enter non-dwelling00

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Menangle vs NSW

Drug Offences: Menangle 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 possession73403255941667
Drug dealing and trafficking16293807705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences2584116072

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: Menangle vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct15173211198212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences1014664799179.54

Menangle Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Menangle vs NSW

Menangle Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Menangle in 2021?

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

What’s the most common crime in Menangle?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Menangle is disorderly conduct.

What is the crime rate in Menangle?

The overall crime rate in Menangle, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 6789 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 Menangle a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Menangle total crime rate in 2021 was 6789. This means it’s 35% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Menangle has a moderate safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Menangle safe at night?

39% of crimes in Menangle occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Menangle at night.

Total Crime Stats of Menangle

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 Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault20
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault13
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault02
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences02
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery22
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 harassment31
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft22
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle30
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods01
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling42
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud22
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences21
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling010
Property and deception offencesArsonArson02
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property24
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis04
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines03
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences02
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass011
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent04
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences010
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences70
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences126
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order20
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions21
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
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