Mangerton crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
287 recorded in this period, compared with 238 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Mangerton
Mangerton is an established residential suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, within the City of Wollongong local government area (postcode 2500). Situated approximately 3 kilometres west of Wollongong's central business district, the suburb is characterised by its elevated topography on the lower slopes of the Illawarra escarpment. This geography provides many properties with sweeping views over the coastal plain and the Pacific Ocean. The population largely consists of families and professionals who are drawn to the area for its quiet, leafy environment and close proximity to major urban employment and service hubs.
Local life in Mangerton is primarily residential, featuring a mix of mid-century suburban homes, modern townhouses, and apartment complexes. While the suburb itself is predominantly residential with limited commercial activity, it is immediately adjacent to West Wollongong and Wollongong proper, granting residents rapid access to comprehensive retail, dining, and professional services. Education and recreation are well-supported locally, with several parks, green spaces, and proximity to quality schools and tertiary institutions, including the University of Wollongong.
Historically, the broader Wollongong region transitioned from an Indigenous Dhurga and Wodi Wodi landscape to a prominent agricultural, timber-getting, and eventually industrial hub during the 19th and 20th centuries. Mangerton developed as part of Wollongong's post-World War II suburban expansion, as improved transport infrastructure and regional economic growth driven by heavy industry necessitated new residential subdivisions. Today, the suburb functions primarily as an established, affluent residential enclave that retains its historical connection to the greater development of the Illawarra urban area.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 34 | 32 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 30 | 18 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 28 | 19 |
| Breach bail conditions | 27 | 18 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 26 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 21 | 22 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 13 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 9 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 8 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 9 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 11 |
| Fraud | 8 | 6 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 7 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 7 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 8 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 9 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 7 |
| Criminal intent | 3 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,862 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.