East Ryde crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
27 recorded in this period, compared with 26 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Ryde
East Ryde is a residential suburb located 13 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Ryde local government area and the 2113 postcode. Bounded primarily by the Lane Cove River to the east and north, the suburb features a largely residential landscape characterized by a mix of mid-20th-century houses and modern developments. According to demographic data, East Ryde is home to a population of approximately 3,000 residents, reflecting a quiet, established community profile typical of Sydney's middle-ring northern suburbs.
Local life in East Ryde is centered around community-oriented amenities, including local parks, sports fields, and a small neighbourhood shopping strip that provides essential daily services. The suburb is well-connected to major commercial and employment hubs, including nearby Macquarie Park and the Sydney CBD, via local bus networks and major arterial roads such as Lane Cove Road. Educational needs are supported by local primary schooling options, while broader secondary and tertiary facilities are accessible in adjacent suburbs.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Wallumedegal people before European settlement in the late 18th century. Originally utilized for agricultural and orcharding purposes throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, East Ryde underwent significant suburban development during the post-World War II housing boom. While few pre-20th-century structures remain, the suburb retains a suburban layout that reflects the rapid expansion of Sydney's northern districts during the mid-century period.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 10 | 3 |
| Fraud | 4 | 3 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,522 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.