Barden Ridge crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
62 recorded in this period, compared with 61 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Barden Ridge
Barden Ridge is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Sutherland Shire local government area, carrying the postcode 2234. The locality is geographically defined by its elevated ridge topography and borders the natural bushland of the Royal National Park and the Woronora catchment area to its west and south. Demographically, Barden Ridge is predominantly characterised by low-density housing, featuring detached family homes, and is home to a settled population of families and professionals who value a suburban environment adjacent to native bushland.
Local life and amenities in Barden Ridge are oriented toward community and outdoor recreation. The suburb features local parks, sporting fields, and the Ridge Golf Course and Driving Range, which serves as a major recreational hub for the broader Sutherland Shire. Educational needs are met by local public and private schools, while commercial shopping and major services are accessed in adjacent suburbs such as Menai and Kirrawee. Public transport relies predominantly on local bus services connecting residents to nearby railway stations on the Illawarra line.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Dharawal people before European settlement. For much of its early history, the land comprising Barden Ridge remained largely undeveloped bushland, utilized primarily for timber-getting and resource gathering. Urban development commenced significantly in the latter half of the 20th century as part of the broader suburban expansion of the Sutherland Shire, transforming the forested ridge into the residential community seen today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 7 | 5 |
| Fraud | 7 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 7 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Trespass | 2 | 3 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,129 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.