Eastwood crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
799 recorded in this period, compared with 752 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Eastwood
Eastwood is a major commercial and residential suburb located 17 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the state of New South Wales, within the postcode 2122 and primarily administered by the City of Ryde (with a small portion extending into the City of Parramatta). Geographically situated on the Cumberland Plain, the suburb is characterised by a mix of high-density residential apartments surrounding its commercial core and low-density housing on its leafy outer streets. Demographically, Eastwood is a highly multicultural area, distinguished by a prominent and long-established Chinese and Korean Australian population, which heavily shapes its cultural and linguistic landscape.
The heart of local life is concentrated around Eastwood railway station on the Main Northern line, alongside its bustling commercial strip on Rowe Street. The suburb is widely recognised as a major regional dining and shopping destination, renowned for its extensive array of Asian grocery stores, restaurants, and eateries. Essential community amenities include local public and private schools, parks such as Eastwood Park, and community health services that cater to its dense residential population.
Prior to European settlement, the area was inhabited by the Wallumedegal people, who spoke the Darug language. European history in the region dates back to the early 19th century through land grants, with the suburb’s name originating from "Eastwood House," a property built by William Rutledge in the 1840s. The opening of the railway station in 1886 catalyzed the area's transition from rural farmland and orchards into a thriving suburban settlement, leaving a modest legacy of historic Victorian and Federation-era residences alongside contemporary urban development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 235 | 255 |
| Fraud | 59 | 56 |
| Malicious damage to property | 53 | 45 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 37 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 44 | 40 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 41 | 34 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 37 | 30 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 32 | 33 |
| Steal from dwelling | 31 | 25 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 23 | 9 |
| Other theft | 23 | 26 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 22 | 10 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 21 | 22 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 13 | 10 |
| Sexual assault | 12 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 11 | 14 |
| Steal from retail store | 11 | 20 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 12 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 18,695 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.