North Manly crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
61 recorded in this period, compared with 90 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About North Manly
North Manly is a predominantly residential suburb located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, situated approximately 17 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district within the postcode 2100. Geographically, the locality is bounded by Curl Curl and Brookvale to the north, Manly Vale to the west and south, and Queenscliff to the east. Demographically, it is a mixed urban area comprising low-density residential housing, medium-density apartments, and light industrial or commercial pockets, particularly along its border with Brookvale.
Local life in North Manly is characterised by suburban convenience and recreational accessibility. While largely residential, the suburb features local parks, sporting fields—such as those surrounding the Manly Warringah district—and is in close proximity to the major commercial hubs of Brookvale and the beaches of Manly and Curl Curl. Residents are served by local bus networks providing transit connections to the Sydney CBD, Chatswood, and neighboring Northern Beaches localities, alongside nearby public and private educational facilities.
Historically, the area developed as part of the broader Manly and Warringah districts, transitioning from early agricultural and timber-getting land into a suburban community throughout the 20th century. Its growth was closely tied to the expansion of transport links connecting Sydney’s northern beaches to the inner city. While few major heritage structures remain within the immediate suburb, North Manly’s streetscapes and community infrastructure reflect the post-war suburban development boom typical of the greater Sydney region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 9 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 11 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 5 |
| Trespass | 3 | 6 |
| Criminal intent | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 7 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Escape custody | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,396 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.