Gladesville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
550 recorded in this period, compared with 516 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Gladesville
Gladesville is a suburb located 9 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of the City of Ryde (with a portion extending into the Municipality of Hunter's Hill), bearing the postcode 2111. Situated on the northern banks of the Parramatta River, the locality is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of historic homes, mid-century apartments, and contemporary medium-density developments. According to the 2021 Australian census, Gladesville has a diverse and established population, with a high proportion of family households alongside professional couples and older residents.
The suburb functions as a vibrant commercial and residential hub centered around Victoria Road, which serves as the primary arterial thoroughfare connecting Sydney's inner-west to the greater northwest. Gladesville features a bustling commercial strip offering local retail, supermarkets, dining options, and essential services. Public amenities include several parks and recreational reserves—notably along the waterfront—providing access to the Parramatta River foreshore, as well as local schools and regular public transport connections via bus services.
Historically, the area takes its name from "Glade House," a colonial estate built by John Glade in the 1830s. The suburb possesses a rich architectural heritage, featuring several notable 19th-century sandstone buildings and heritage-listed structures that reflect early European settlement in the Ryde district. A defining landmark of the area is the Gladesville Bridge, which spans the Parramatta River and was hailed as a major engineering feat when its first span opened in 1964, fundamentally shaping the region's connectivity and development.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach bail conditions | 153 | 129 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 47 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 47 | 44 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 29 | 26 |
| Fraud | 26 | 28 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 26 | 27 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 25 | 22 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 22 | 27 |
| Steal from dwelling | 20 | 15 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 16 | 12 |
| Other theft | 15 | 14 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 9 |
| Steal from retail store | 12 | 17 |
| Trespass | 11 | 8 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 10 | 6 |
| Other offences | 9 | 22 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 9 | 1 |
| Other drug offences | 8 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,867 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.