Marsfield crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
267 recorded in this period, compared with 216 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Marsfield
Marsfield is a residential suburb located 15 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales, within the City of Ryde (Postcode: 2122). The suburb is bounded by Epping to the north, Eastwood to the east, Macquarie Park to the south, and North Ryde to the west. Demographically, Marsfield features a diverse population characterized by a significant proportion of families and tertiary students, heavily influenced by its proximity to major educational and employment hubs.
Local life and amenities in Marsfield are defined by a mix of suburban residential housing, medium-density apartment complexes, and extensive green spaces. The suburb is bordered by Lane Cove National Park to the north, offering residents access to bushwalking tracks and recreational areas. Marsfield is situated immediately adjacent to Macquarie University and the Macquarie Park commercial and technology precinct, providing local residents with robust employment, retail, and public transport options, including the Sydney Metro Northwest.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wallumedegal people. European settlement began in the late 18th and 19th centuries, with the land initially used primarily for agriculture and orchards. The suburb derives its name from the Mars family, prominent early landowners in the district. Over the course of the 20th century, Marsfield transitioned from a rural locality into a settled suburban area, with significant residential development occurring alongside the expansion of nearby institutional and commercial infrastructure.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 63 | 49 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 26 | 13 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 20 | 14 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 20 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 19 | 18 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 19 | 14 |
| Steal from dwelling | 15 | 15 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 14 | 14 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 10 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 7 | 3 |
| Trespass | 6 | 5 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 5 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 | 4 |
| Steal from retail store | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 8 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor offences | 3 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 12,492 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.