Ryde Crime Index

75

(100 is safest)

Safer than 75% of most Australia suburbs

Ryde Crime Map

Ryde crime map

Ryde Crime Statistics at a Glance

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

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Ryde
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 1314, up 4% from 1263 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Ryde is in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning 43% of NSW suburbs are safer than Ryde and 57% of suburbs are more dangerous than Ryde.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 increased by 3% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 increased by 12% (4 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 30% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 20% (93 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2021 increased by 200% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 72% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 21% (21 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Ryde: An In-Depth Analysis

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of recent crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals that Ryde’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia, as it is ranked safer than only 75% of suburbs across the country, irrespective of population size.

Approximately 43% of NSW suburbs have a lower crime rate compared to Ryde. Therefore, Ryde’s public safety metrics are high.

How risky is that? Living in Ryde comes with a statistical risk of 1 in 44 of becoming a victim of crime, considering the total rate of crimes against the person and property. In contrast, the average chance of falling victim to crime in New South Wales stands at 1 in 20.

To better understand Ryde’s overall crime rate, it is essential to examine its performance in crimes against the person and property crimes separately. This approach can provide further insight into whether violent crimes, property crimes, or both, are the primary drivers of the general crime rate in Ryde.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis of Ryde crime statistics shows that there are 728 incidents against the person per 100,000 inhabitants in a standard year, compared to the NSW average rate of 1500. As a result, the chances of becoming a victim of crimes such as homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, and extortion in Ryde are 1 in 136.

Our analysis indicates that if you reside in Ryde, your chances of falling victim to property crimes, including theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property, are 1 in 65, equivalent to a rate of 1519 per 100,000 residents. As a reference, the property crime rate for every 100,000 residents in NSW is 3158.

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.

Ryde Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person232728
Property and deception offences4841519
Drug offences115361
Public order and security offences51160
Justice procedures offences275863
Other offences157493
Total13144124

Ryde Crimes Against the Person

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

1 in 136

In Ryde

1 in 65

In NSW

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

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

Crimes Against the Person: Ryde vs NSW

Ryde population: 31863

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault12362864386770
Sexual offences3714650116179
Robbery31760922
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment6240910195501
Other offences against the person718832223

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault1031
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2785
Domestic violence related assault74232
Non-domestic violence related assault45141

Ryde Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 65

In Ryde

1 in 30

In NSW

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

Property offences in Ryde vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Ryde vs NSW, Australia

Ryde population: 31863

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft37718002811832204
Burglary/Break and Enter262496782306
Arson13760346
Malicious damage to property8049136251602

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

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft825
Steal from motor vehicle39122
Steal from retail store49154
Break and enter dwelling1960
Break and enter non-dwelling722

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Ryde vs NSW

Drug Offences: 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 possession903403228241667
Drug dealing and trafficking76293227705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs2111661366
Other drug offences1658415072

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: Ryde vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct181732156212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences3314664104179.54

Ryde Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Ryde vs NSW

Ryde Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Ryde in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in 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 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 Ryde is breach bail conditions.

What is the crime rate in Ryde?

The overall crime rate in Ryde, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4124 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 Ryde a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Ryde total crime rate in 2021 was 4124. This means it’s 57% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Ryde has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Ryde safe at night?

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

Total Crime Stats of 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 Police24
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault7574
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault4245
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault710
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences26177
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery18527
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping10
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment8862
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person27
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft298
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle7039
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store6849
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods1816
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling4751
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person77
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud185177
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences4630
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling3019
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling717
Property and deception offencesArsonArson11
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property10180
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine45
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis3549
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines1618
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy12
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs715
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine42
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis01
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs03
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis22
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs01
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences816
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass1212
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct32
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language23
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent41
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences1533
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences32
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences21
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences31
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences29153
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order1632
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions211224
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear2311
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer68
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures30

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