Riverview crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
35 recorded in this period, compared with 40 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Riverview
Riverview (postcode 2066) is a leafy, primarily residential suburb located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Lane Cove Council local government area. Situated on a peninsula bounded by the Lane Cove River to the west and the Burns Bay inlet to the south, the suburb is characterized by its hilly topography and abundant tree canopy. Demographically, it is a stable, affluent community primarily consisting of families, with a high proportion of professional households occupying detached, low-density housing.
The suburb offers a quiet, suburban atmosphere centered around the Riverview Village shops and its proximity to expansive green spaces, including the Burns Bay Reserve and the Lane Cove National Park. Education is a defining feature of the local area, most notably serving as the home of Saint Ignatius' College, a historic independent Catholic school that occupies a large campus on the riverfront. Transport connectivity is facilitated by local bus services connecting to the Lane Cove village and the Sydney CBD, approximately 9 kilometres to the southeast.
Historically, the area was part of the traditional lands of the Cammeraygal people before being opened to European settlement in the mid-19th century. Initially utilized for timber cutting and later for orchards and farming, Riverview transitioned into a residential suburb during the 20th century as infrastructure expanded across the Lower North Shore. The suburb maintains several heritage-listed properties and sites that reflect its development from a rural riverfront outpost to an established suburban enclave.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 1 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Other theft | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 2 |
| Coercive Control | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 3,148 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.