North Ryde Crime Index

86

(100 is safest)

Safer than 86% of most Australia suburbs

North Ryde Crime Map

North Ryde crime map

North Ryde Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in North Ryde.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across North Ryde
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 340, down 19% from 419 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • North Ryde is in the 80th percentile for safety, meaning 20% of NSW suburbs are safer than North Ryde and 80% of suburbs are more dangerous than North Ryde.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 58% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 17% (26 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • There was no change in the number of motor vehicle theft offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 39% (14 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in North Ryde: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that North Ryde is safer than only 86% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that North Ryde’s crime rate is noticeably lower than the average compared to most Australia’s suburbs.

How does North Ryde perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in North Ryde is greater than that of roughly 20% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to very high public safety scores.

As a resident of North Ryde, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 56 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of North Ryde’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in North Ryde. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in North Ryde.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in North Ryde is 569 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 175 if you reside in North Ryde.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in North Ryde are 1 in 83, with a rate of 1187 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

North Ryde Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person80569
Property and deception offences1671187
Drug offences28199
Public order and security offences750
Justice procedures offences17121
Other offences41291
Total3402417

North Ryde Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 175

In North Ryde

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in North Ryde vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: North Ryde vs NSW

North Ryde population: 14068

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault4262864299770
Sexual offences61465043179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment3040910213501
Other offences against the person218831423

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and North Ryde crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault214
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences428
Domestic violence related assault31220
Non-domestic violence related assault1178

North Ryde Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 83

In North Ryde

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in North Ryde vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: North Ryde vs NSW, Australia

North Ryde population: 14068

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft1301800289242204
Burglary/Break and Enter1524967107306
Arson03760046
Malicious damage to property2249136156602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including North Ryde crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft643
Steal from motor vehicle19135
Steal from retail store750
Break and enter dwelling14100
Break and enter non-dwelling17

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in North Ryde vs NSW

Drug Offences: North Ryde vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession193403213541667
Drug dealing and trafficking46293287705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs31116211366
Other drug offences258411472

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: North Ryde vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct31732121212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences41466428179.54

North Ryde Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in North Ryde vs NSW

North Ryde Crime FAQs

How many murders were in North Ryde in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in North Ryde in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in North Ryde?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in North Ryde is fraud.

What is the crime rate in North Ryde?

The overall crime rate in North Ryde, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 2417 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is North Ryde a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that North Ryde total crime rate in 2021 was 2417. This means it’s 80% safer than all NSW suburbs. So North Ryde has a very high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is North Ryde safe at night?

38% of crimes in North Ryde occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in North Ryde at night.

Total Crime Stats of North Ryde

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police30
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault3531
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault1811
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault42
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences552
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery774
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion10
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment3630
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person02
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft66
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle1919
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store27
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods41
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling2330
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person20
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud7752
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences2315
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling2814
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling811
Property and deception offencesArsonArson00
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property3622
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine30
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis1114
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines14
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs91
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine20
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis02
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs01
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis13
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass102
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language10
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent41
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences24
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences10
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences01
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences01
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences1339
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order124
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions1112
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer41
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney