Manly Vale crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
202 recorded in this period, compared with 218 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Manly Vale
Manly Vale is a primarily residential suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, positioned 13 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district with the postcode 2093. Geographically, the suburb is situated in a valley, bordered by Manly, Queenscliff, Freshwater, Allambie Heights, and Warringah Mall. According to the 2021 Australian census, Manly Vale has a population of approximately 6,300 residents, accommodated within a mix of detached residential housing and a significant concentration of mid-density apartment blocks.
The locality functions as a key residential and commercial hub within the Northern Beaches, featuring a major retail and commercial strip primarily along Condamine Street. This thoroughfare supports various local businesses, supermarkets, and dining options while serving as a primary arterial route connecting northern coastal suburbs to the Sydney CBD via bus transit networks. Manly Vale is well-served by local educational facilities, including public primary schools, and provides ample recreational opportunities due to its proximity to Passmore Reserve, playing fields, and nearby Manly Dam.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Guringai and Cammeraygal Indigenous peoples. European settlement began in the 19th century, with the valley initially utilised for agricultural purposes, market gardens, and dairy farming to supply the growing Sydney settlement. The post-World War II housing boom prompted a significant transition from rural land use to suburban residential development, establishing the diverse architectural landscape and community infrastructure present in the suburb today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 27 | 19 |
| Steal from retail store | 17 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 16 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 15 | 15 |
| Other theft | 13 | 19 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 3 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 15 |
| Trespass | 10 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 9 | 6 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 9 | 15 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 8 | 11 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 6 | 10 |
| Other drug offences | 6 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 5 |
| Other offences | 3 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 6,389 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.