Manningham, SA 5086 Crime Rate: Is it safe?

According to South Australia Police (SAPOL), Manningham crime rate for the year ending December 2022 was 2292 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 32% decrease from the previous year.

Manningham Crime Index

52

(100 is safest)

Safer than 52% of most Australia suburbs

Manningham Crime Map

Is Manningham Safe?

Manningham has high safety metrics. Crime rates in Manningham are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Manningham is safer than 52% of all Australian suburbs and than 56% of South Australia suburbs. However, Theft from motor vehicle is a common offence in Manningham.

Manningham Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Manningham increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Manningham.

• The number of criminal incidents recorded by South Australia Police in the year 2022 was 32, down 32% from 47 incidents recorded in the same period last year.

• Manningham is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of South Australia suburbs are safer than Manningham and 56% of suburbs are more dangerous than Manningham.

• Common crime: Theft from motor vehicle.

• The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 58% (7 Incidents) compared to the previous year..

• There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 60% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 26% (5 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• There was no change in the number of robbery offences recorded during the years 2021 and 2022.

• The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 100% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

• The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 50% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

Crime in Manningham: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate analyzed crime data from the South Australia Police (SAPOL) and found that crime rates in Manningham are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. In fact, it is considered safer than about 52% of suburbs in the country across all population sizes.

The crime rates in Manningham are higher than approximately 44% of other suburbs in South Australia. Consequently, the suburb has high scores for public safety.

Your chance of becoming a victim of a crime if you live here? It’s 1 in 43 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property while the risk of becoming a victim of crime in South Australia is at 1 in 16.

Discovering the full picture of Manningham’s crime statistics is crucial, and delving into the details of its against the person and property crime data is the key. By doing so, we can uncover which type of crime is more prevalent, whether it be violent or property-related, and gain a deeper understanding of the crime rate in Manningham. So join us on this exploration, as we uncover the nature and extent of crime in this community.

Manningham crime rate for crimes against the person is 430 per 100,000 inhabitants, whereas the South Australia average rate is 1218. This meant that the likelihood of becoming a victim of such crimes in Manningham was 1 in 232. The crimes against persons included in this analysis are homicide, acts intended to cause injury, robbery, and other offences against the person.

According to our data, the likelihood of an individual becoming a victim of property crime in Manningham is 1 in 53, with a rate of 1862 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. It is important to note that the average rate of property crime in South Australia is 4816 incidents per 100,000 residents. The property crimes included in this analysis consist of theft, fraud, property damage, and serious criminal trespass.

Manningham Crime Rates by Offences Division

Note: The only crime data that SAPOL presents is Property and person crimes. So you shouldn’t compare the crime rates of suburbs or urban areas with any other areas in another state in Australia.

Manningham Crimes Against the Person (Violent crimes)

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

1. “Acts Intended to Cause Injury” is a legal category that includes different types of crimes where someone intentionally tries to harm another person. There are subcategories within this, including:
   • Assault Police: When someone intentionally attacks a police officer while they’re doing their job.
   • Common Assault: This involves deliberately using force or threats to make someone fear they’ll be hurt. It doesn’t necessarily result in serious injuries.
   • Serious Assault Resulting in Injury: This is when someone intentionally harms another person, causing them significant injuries.
   • Serious Assault Not Resulting in Injury: Even if serious harm doesn’t happen, if someone tries to cause it intentionally, it can still be a crime.
2. Homicide and Related offences: These are categories of crimes related to taking someone’s life:
   • Murder: This is the most serious type of crime where someone intentionally kills another person.
   • Other Homicide and Related offences: This category includes various other crimes connected to causing death. These might involve different levels of intent or circumstances, like manslaughter or offences related to causing death through negligence or recklessness.
3. Robbery and related offences: These are the categories of crimes related to robbery:
   • Non-Aggravated Robbery: This is a type of theft where someone takes property from another person using force or threats, but it doesn’t involve additional serious factors.
   • Blackmail and Extortion: These offences involve forcing someone to give you money or property by using threats or information against them. Blackmail is when you threaten to reveal embarrassing or damaging information, while extortion includes broader threats of harm or force.
   • Aggravated Robbery: This is a more severe form of robbery. It happens when someone uses weapons or inflicts serious harm or injury during the robbery. These factors make the crime even more serious and result in harsher penalties.

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Manningham vs South Australia

Here is a breakdown of the major Crimes against the person

Note:  The data on sexual assault and related crimes is only available for the entire state of South Australia and not broken down by specific suburbs or urban areas. We have provided state-level statistics for your reference.

Manningham Offences Against Property

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

1. Property damage and environmental offences: These are categories of crimes related to damaging property and environmental violations:
   • Other Property Damage and Environmental: This is a broad category covering various offences related to damaging property or breaking environmental rules. It includes different types of related crimes not mentioned elsewhere.
   • Graffiti: Graffiti involves illegally drawing or writing on buildings or walls without permission, which damages property and is against the law.
   • Property Damage by Fire or Explosion (Arson): Arson is when someone intentionally sets fire to property, causing damage or destruction. This category focuses on property damage caused specifically by fire or explosions, often with criminal intent.
2. Serious criminal trespass: These categories are related to serious criminal trespass, commonly referred to as burglary, and other unlawful entries with different intents:
   • Other Unlawful Entry with Intent: This covers various unauthorized entries into different places where the purpose may not fit into the categories below.
   • Unlawful Entry – Non-Residence: This is when someone breaks into a non-residential place, like a store or office, with the intention to commit a crime, like theft or vandalism. It’s not about homes.
   • Unlawful Entry – Residence: This is about unlawfully entering someone’s home with criminal intent, like to steal or harm. It’s specifically about intrusions into houses.
3. Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
   
4.  Fraud, Deception, and Related offences: These are categories of crimes related to fraud and deception in South Australia:
   • Other Fraud, Deception, and Related offences: This covers various types of fraudulent and deceptive activities that don’t fit into specific subcategories. It’s a broad category.
   • Obtain Benefit by Deception: This offence involves deceiving someone to gain an advantage or benefit that you aren’t entitled to. It means obtaining something unfairly through trickery or dishonesty.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Offences Against Property

Offences Against Property Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Against Property offences: Manningham vs South Australia

Here is a breakdown of Manningham crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.

Manningham Crimes per Square KM

How many murders in Manningham in 2022?

According to South Australia Police (SAPOL), there were 0 murders in Manningham in 2022. The number of homicides (which includes murders and other related offences) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Manningham?

According to the latest available data from South Australia Police (SAPOL), the most common type of crime in Manningham is Theft from motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Manningham?

The overall crime rate in Manningham, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2292 in the year ending December 2022.

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 Manningham a safe place to live in?

Manningham is safer than 52% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to South Australia suburbs, Manningham is safer than 56% of other suburbs in the state which are considered high safety scores in South Australia.

Total Crime Stats of Manningham

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

• South Australia Police (SAPOL)
• South Australia Government Data Directory