West Ryde crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
589 recorded in this period, compared with 461 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About West Ryde
West Ryde is a residential suburb located 16 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in New South Wales. Situated within the City of Ryde local government area and encompassing the 2114 postcode, the suburb is bounded to the north by the Parramatta River. Demographically, West Ryde is characterized by a culturally diverse population, with a significant proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home. The area features a mix of high-density apartment living near the transport hub and traditional detached single-family dwellings in the surrounding streets.
The suburb serves as a key transit point, anchored by the West Ryde railway station on the T9 Northern Line, which provides direct access to Sydney’s CBD and Epping. The local commercial district is concentrated along Victoria Road and around the station, offering a range of retail outlets, supermarkets, and dining options. Recreational facilities include several local parks, such as Anzac Park and the riverside reserves, which provide green space and sporting amenities for the community.
Historically, the area was part of the wider Ryde district, which saw early European settlement following the granting of land to free settlers and emancipated convicts in the late 18th century. Originally an agricultural region known for orchards and market gardens, the suburb underwent significant urban development following the construction of the Main Northern railway line in the 1880s. While most early colonial structures have been replaced by modern development, the area retains its heritage through the legacy of its early subdivision patterns and proximity to the historically significant sites of the greater Ryde region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 128 | 116 |
| Steal from retail store | 48 | 18 |
| Malicious damage to property | 47 | 44 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 37 | 38 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 37 | 28 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 32 | 21 |
| Other theft | 29 | 17 |
| Steal from dwelling | 26 | 8 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 24 | 33 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 12 |
| Breach bail conditions | 19 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 18 | 17 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 14 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 8 |
| Sexual assault | 13 | 5 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 11 | 18 |
| Trespass | 9 | 3 |
| Steal from person | 6 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 13,171 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.