Meadowbank crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
134 recorded in this period, compared with 138 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Meadowbank
Meadowbank is a riverside suburb located 15 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Ryde local government area (postcode 2114). Situated on the northern bank of the Parramatta River, the locality features a mix of traditional low-density residential housing and high-density apartment developments, particularly along the waterfront and transport corridors. According to the 2021 Australian census, Meadowbank has a culturally diverse and growing population, heavily represented by young professionals and families drawn to its urban density and accessibility.
The suburb is a well-connected transport hub, featuring Meadowbank railway station on the Northern Line, as well as a public ferry wharf providing services along the Parramatta River. Local amenities include waterfront parklands, such as Meadowbank Park and Shepherds Bay, which offer walking and cycling paths, sports fields, and recreational spaces. A local shopping village adjacent to the railway station provides daily retail and dining services, complemented by larger commercial offerings in neighbouring Ryde and Eastwood.
Historically, Meadowbank was part of the traditional lands of the Wallumedegal people. Following European settlement, the area transitioned from agricultural and orchard lands into an industrial precinct in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, taking advantage of its rail and river connectivity. In recent decades, the suburb has undergone significant urban renewal, with former industrial sites along Shepherds Bay transformed into modern residential complexes while retaining connections to its industrial heritage through local streetscapes and historical markers.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 13 | 17 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 12 | 7 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 11 | 6 |
| Other theft | 9 | 12 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 9 | 8 |
| Fraud | 8 | 17 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 9 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 20 |
| Sexual assault | 7 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 6 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 2 |
| Other offences | 4 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 0 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,089 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.