Pymble crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
199 recorded in this period, compared with 241 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Pymble
Pymble is a leafy, affluent suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, approximately 16 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district. Situated within the Ku-ring-gai Council local government area and encompassing the postcode 2073, the suburb is defined by its undulating topography and extensive native vegetation, including remnants of the Blue Gum High Forest. Demographically, Pymble is characterized by high-income households and a significant population of families, with a mix of professional workers and retirees residing in established detached homes.
The suburb offers a range of local amenities, including the Pymble shopping precinct situated near the railway station, which provides essential services, cafés, and restaurants. Transport connectivity is facilitated by the North Shore Line, linking residents to the Sydney CBD and Hornsby. Pymble is well-regarded for its educational infrastructure, hosting several prominent private schools, and features various recreational spaces such as Pymble Park and the Pymble Golf Club.
Historically, the area was once part of the traditional lands of the Guringai people. European settlement began in the early 19th century, with the region initially developing as an agricultural hub known for its orchards and timber production. The arrival of the railway in the 1890s catalyzed residential transition, shifting the area from rural farmland to a suburban landscape. Today, Pymble retains much of its heritage through the preservation of late-Victorian and Federation-era residences, which sit alongside more modern architectural developments.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 27 | 28 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 26 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 17 | 15 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 16 | 23 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 15 | 13 |
| Steal from retail store | 11 | 12 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 9 | 23 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 20 |
| Trespass | 8 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 7 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 7 | 1 |
| Other theft | 6 | 6 |
| Steal from dwelling | 6 | 13 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 7 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 11,775 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.