Tennyson Point crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
31 recorded in this period, compared with 38 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Tennyson Point
Tennyson Point is a small, affluent residential suburb located on the northern bank of the Parramatta River in the City of Ryde, New South Wales. Situated approximately 12 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, it occupies a peninsula bounded by the suburbs of Putney to the north and the waters of the Parramatta River to the east and south. The locality is characterized by low-density housing, extensive waterfront access, and a topography that slopes toward the river, offering panoramic views of the water and the surrounding Sydney metropolitan area.
The area is primarily a quiet, family-oriented residential enclave with limited commercial infrastructure, relying on the neighbouring suburb of Putney for daily amenities and services. Residents have access to several local parks, including the Tennyson Park waterfront reserve, which provides recreational space and walking tracks. The suburb is predominantly served by local bus routes that connect to the major transport hubs of Ryde and Sydney, and it retains a reputation for its leafy streets and proximity to the riverfront.
Historically, the land now known as Tennyson Point was part of the traditional country of the Wallumedegal people. Following European settlement, the area remained largely rural for much of the 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by orchards and large land grants. The suburb’s name reflects an association with the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, a common thematic naming convention used in the region during the late 19th century. Residential development intensified in the mid-to-late 20th century as the area transitioned from agricultural land to a prestigious residential suburb, though it retains a quiet character reflective of its isolated peninsular geography.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 7 | 16 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 2 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 3 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,247 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.