West Pymble crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
70 recorded in this period, compared with 100 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About West Pymble
West Pymble is a leafy, residential suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, within the Ku-ring-gai Council local government area. Situated approximately 15 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, the suburb is characterised by its hilly topography and proximity to the Lane Cove National Park, which borders its western edge. Demographically, the area is predominantly residential, housing a mix of established families and professionals who are attracted to the suburb’s quiet environment and proximity to major arterial roads, including the Pacific Highway and the M2 Hills Motorway.
The suburb offers a range of local amenities primarily centred around the Bicentennial Park complex, which serves as a community hub featuring sporting fields, netball courts, and the Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre. Commercial activity is modest, concentrated largely at the Loftberg Road shops. Historically, the area was once part of a larger tract of land known as Pymble, which was named after Robert Pymble, an early settler who received a land grant in the 1820s. The region transitioned from its agricultural and orchard-based roots into a suburban residential area during the post-World War II housing boom, which saw the development of many of the mid-century architectural styles that remain prominent in the suburb today.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 11 | 17 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 9 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 8 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 5 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 2 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 3 | 0 |
| Trespass | 3 | 3 |
| Assault Police | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 3 |
| Pornography offences | 2 | 2 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 4 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,441 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.