Crime Rates for Menai, NSW
⇌ Compare Menai with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Menai (2234) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 282 reported incidents, equal to 2,707 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Menai, NSW in 2021 was 10,419. In the last 10 years, Menai, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 231.5 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 110.8 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 231.5 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Menai for 2025: Theft (73), Assault (36), Intimidation, stalking and harassment (34).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 377 | 383 | 376 | 350 | 458 | 377 | 439 | 325 | 295 | 333 | 282 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 23 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 46 | 50 | 73 | 47 | 36 | 46 | 31 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Assault | 43 | 52 | 65 | 54 | 75 | 48 | 64 | 59 | 36 | 45 | 36 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 18 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| Drug offences | 47 | 33 | 37 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 31 | 19 | 26 | 20 | 16 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 25 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 53 | 42 | 45 | 39 | 37 | 45 | 34 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Malicious damage to property | 54 | 75 | 55 | 48 | 48 | 42 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 39 | 26 |
| Other offences | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 50 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 6 |
| Robbery | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sexual offences | 8 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 20 |
| Theft | 134 | 146 | 122 | 127 | 166 | 110 | 101 | 82 | 81 | 94 | 73 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Menai, NSW recorded 282 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1236 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 15 | 23 | -34.78% (23) |
| Breach bail conditions | 14 | 20 | -30.00% (20) |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | 200.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 23 | 33 | -30.30% (33) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 13 | 11 | 18.18% (11) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Offensive language | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Trespass | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Other drug offences | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 7 | 0.00% (7) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of narcotics | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 34 | 45 | -24.44% (45) |
| Liquor offences | 20 | 0 | 2000.00% (0) |
| Malicious damage to property | 26 | 39 | -33.33% (39) |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 | 300.00% (1) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 6 | 18 | -66.67% (18) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Sexual assault | 11 | 11 | 0.00% (11) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 9 | 4 | 125.00% (4) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 5 | -40.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 8 | -50.00% (8) |
| Fraud | 27 | 33 | -18.18% (33) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 11 | -63.64% (11) |
| Other theft | 3 | 4 | -25.00% (4) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 6 | -66.67% (6) |
| Steal from dwelling | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 17 | -47.06% (17) |
| Steal from person | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Steal from retail store | 16 | 7 | 128.57% (7) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Menai, NSW
How common is car theft in the Menai, NSW?
There were 11 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 33.2 day.
Is Menai, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Menai, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 2,707 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Menai, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Menai, NSW was Theft with 73 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Menai, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 36% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Menai, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 92 incident against persons in Menai, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Menai, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 102 property crime incident in Menai, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Menai, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Menai, NSW recorded 16 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Menai (2021)
Menai is a vibrant suburb with 10419 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 55% being couple families with children and the average household size is 3 people. The median household weekly income is $2575, though the unemployment rate stands at 3.4%. A majority of people (78.6%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Menai
If you’re considering living near Menai , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Barden Ridge - 54 incidents (0.01308 per 100,000 people)
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- Bangor - 100 incidents (0.01806 per 100,000 people)
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- Pleasure Point - 12 incidents (0.01980 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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