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Crime rate in Loftus, NSW, Australia, 2232

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 4,190 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 2.53 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 75 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 17.90 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 20 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 14 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
4.77 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
3.34 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
63.59% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
35.9% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Loftus crime trends

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Loftus crime compared

Top crime types in Loftus:


  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 16 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    16

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 13 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 9 reported cases of Deception.

    9

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    8

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Theft

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 7 reported cases of Theft.

    7

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 5 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    5

  • Sexual offences

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 3 reported cases of Sexual offences.

    3

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 3 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Loftus there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Loftus

    1 in 210

    In 2024 in Loftus your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 210

  • NSW

    1 in 84

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 84

  • Australia

    1 in 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Loftus

    1 in 299

    In 2024 in Loftus your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 299

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2024 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Loftus rank in crime?

Loftus suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Loftus a safe suburb?

Loftus suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Loftus?

The top crime types in Loftus are Assault and related offences, Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour, Deception.

What is the most reported crime in Loftus?

16 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Loftus in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Loftus?

Crime in Loftus has decreased by 17.58% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Loftus in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Loftus in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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