Denistone East crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 28 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Denistone East
Denistone East is a predominantly residential suburb located 17 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Ryde local government area and the 2112 postcode. Geographically, the locality is characterised by a mix of traditional detached housing, modern medium-density developments, and sloping topography intersected by local creeks. According to 2021 census data, Denistone East features a culturally diverse demographic profile, with a significant proportion of families and residents of varying multicultural backgrounds, particularly from East and South-East Asian origins.
Local life and amenities in Denistone East are centred around community-oriented facilities, local parks, and small neighbourhood shopping strips, while being heavily supported by major commercial hubs in neighbouring Eastwood and Ryde. The suburb is primarily residential, featuring notable green spaces such as Peel Park and, on its border, the Terry's Creek corridor, which provides bushland walking tracks. Educational infrastructure is a key focal point for the community, anchored by the local Denistone East Public School, with high school options and tertiary institutions like Macquarie University easily accessible via surrounding transport networks.
Historically, the area formed part of the traditional lands of the Wallumedegal people, who spoke the Darug language. European settlement in the wider Ryde district dates back to the late 18th century for agricultural purposes, though Denistone East itself developed more substantially following the expansion of the Main Northern railway line in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The suburb takes its name from Denistone, the historic estate established by early settler Richard Rouse, which was subsequently subdivided in the mid-20th century to accommodate post-war suburban growth.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious damage to property | 4 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 5 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 5 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,292 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.