Chatswood West crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
41 recorded in this period, compared with 20 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Chatswood West
Chatswood West is a predominantly residential suburb located 12 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the City of Ryde (postcode 2067). Geographically bounded to the east by the Lane Cove River, the locality is characterised by its leafy, undulating terrain and significant areas of native bushland, including portions of Lane Cove National Park. Demographically, it is a quiet, established neighbourhood featuring a mix of detached residential dwellings and medium-density housing, accommodating a culturally diverse population.
Local life in Chatswood West is defined by its proximity to nature and access to surrounding commercial hubs. While the suburb itself is largely residential, residents rely on adjacent Chatswood for major retail, dining, transport, and entertainment amenities. The area is served by local bus networks providing connections to Sydney's upper north shore and the CBD. Recreational facilities are centered around the natural environment, offering bushwalking trails, parks, and reserves along the Lane Cove River corridor.
Historically, the land around Chatswood West was traditionally inhabited by the Darug and Guringai Indigenous peoples. European settlement began in the 19th century, with the area initially utilised for timber-getting, agriculture, and later residential subdivision as transport links improved. The suburb retains several historically significant sites and natural landscapes that reflect the broader environmental and suburban development history of Sydney’s lower north shore.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 2 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in narcotics | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacture drug | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,521 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.