Crime Rates for Manningham City Council, VIC

As of Year 2025 Jun The Manningham City Council crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5068 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,064 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Manningham City Council, VIC in 2021 was 124,700. In the last 10 years, Manningham City Council, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery cannot be calculated due to no residential population. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft), the rate also cannot be calculated. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety offences (Stalking and Harassment) cannot be determined because there are no residents. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.

Most Common Crimes in Manningham City Council for 2025: B Property and deception offences (3585), A Crimes against the person (619), E Justice procedures offences (452).

Crime offences in Manningham City Council, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total04492518847094712471746573761445151755068
A Crimes against the person0721661625715615757640872832619
B Property and deception offences03063364832633126316629312088283035053585
C Drug offences0201239240289227251316183219205
D Public order and security offences0162191161164198151234164205206
E Justice procedures offences0338448411412489375415395412452
F Other offences071962219268721
Offence Division00000000000

In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 5068 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 31205 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Homicide and related offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
220.00% (2)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 341 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
341415-17.83% (415)
Sexual offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 99 reported cases of Sexual offences.
99197-49.75% (197)
Abduction and related offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Abduction and related offences.
610-40.00% (10)
Robbery
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 39 reported cases of Robbery.
393125.81% (31)
Blackmail and extortion
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 9 reported cases of Blackmail and extortion.
9728.57% (7)
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 94 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
94132-28.79% (132)
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 29 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
2938-23.68% (38)
Arson
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 34 reported cases of Arson.
3413161.54% (13)
Property damage
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 339 reported cases of Property damage.
33928917.30% (289)
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 695 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
695813-14.51% (813)
Theft
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 2241 reported cases of Theft.
2241202410.72% (2024)
Deception
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 276 reported cases of Deception.
276366-24.59% (366)
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1932-40.63% (32)
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 21 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
2126-19.23% (26)
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 165 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
1651612.48% (161)
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 103 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
103131-21.37% (131)
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
46444.55% (44)
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 57 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
573090.00% (30)
Justice procedures
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 61 reported cases of Justice procedures.
6166-7.58% (66)
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 391 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
39134613.01% (346)
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
01-100.00% (1)
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
110.00% (1)

AI Analysis

1. Overall Crime Trends:

  • General increase in total crimes from 2015 (mostly zero or no data) peaking around 2017-2018, followed by fluctuations through to 2025.
  • Property and deception offences consistently represent the highest volume of crimes across all years.
  • Violent crimes against persons show variable but generally stable counts over the years with some spikes.

2. Most Common and Serious Crime Types (2025 data highlights):

  • Most common:
  • Steal from a motor vehicle: 812 incidents
  • Residential non-aggravated burglary: 418 incidents
  • Criminal damage: 296 incidents
  • Steal from retail store: 526 incidents
  • Breach family violence order: 359 incidents
  • Serious violent crimes:
  • Family violence serious assault: 38 incidents
  • Non-family violence serious assault: 50 incidents
  • Sexual offences: 99 incidents
  • Aggravated robbery: 37 incidents
  • Homicide: 2 incidents (steady at low levels)

3. Significant Year-to-Year Spikes or Drops:

  • Sharp increase in residential aggravated burglary in 2024 (204) compared to 2023 (134) and 2022 (55).
  • Sexual offences almost doubled from 2020 (68) to 2023 (201), then halved in 2025 (99).
  • Breach family violence orders peaked in 2020 (322) and 2025 (359), lowest around 2019 (222).
  • Steal from motor vehicle spiked in 2017 (849) and decreased steadily to 525 in 2023; slight rise to 812 in 2025.
  • Motor vehicle theft peaked in 2017 (223), dropped to 136 in 2021, then rose again to 267 in 2025.
  • Firearms offences rose sharply in 2024 (56) from 2023 (21), then decreased to 46 in 2025.

4. Safety-Relevant Observations:

  • Property crimes (theft, burglary, criminal damage) dominate crime statistics, indicating ongoing risk to property safety.
  • Family violence and related assault offences remain significant concerns with high and fluctuating numbers, highlighting persistent domestic safety issues.
  • Violent crimes including assaults and sexual offences show notable volatility, suggesting periods of increased personal safety risk.
  • Public order offences such as weapons offences and riot/affray have increased recently, implying potential challenges to community security.
  • Drug offences remain relatively moderate but consistent, with drug possession notably high (165 in 2025).
  • Regulatory driving offences and public transport offences are negligible, showing limited impact on overall crime trends.

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Common FAQ about Manningham City Council, VIC Criminal

  • How common is car theft in the Manningham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 267 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 1 offense(s) every day.

  • What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Manningham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, the most commonly stolen items in Manningham City Council, VIC are Jewellery (16147), Personal Property (12174), Cash/Document (11574), Electrical Appliances (5629) and Power Tools (5213).

  • What is the crime rate in Manningham City Council, VIC?

    Manningham City Council, VIC has a crime rate of 5068 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Manningham City Council, VIC a safe suburb?

    Yes, Manningham City Council, VIC is considered safe, as its crime rate of 4,064 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in Manningham City Council, VIC?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Manningham City Council, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 3585 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Manningham City Council, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates in Manningham City Council, VIC have increased by 7% compared to five years ago.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Manningham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 619 offenses against persons in Manningham City Council, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Manningham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, there were 3309 property crime offenses in Manningham City Council, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Manningham City Council, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Jun, Manningham City Council, VIC recorded 205 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

*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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