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Crime rate in Loftus, NSW, Australia, 2232

Suburb in Sutherland Shire

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    4,190

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    2.53 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    91

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    21.72

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    18

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    23

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    4.30

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    5.49

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    63.67%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    38.71%

    Number of suburbs with less property crimes

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Top crime types:

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 15 cases of Assault and related offences.

    15

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 13 cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    13

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 11 cases of Property damage.

    11

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 11 cases of Justice procedures offences.

    11

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 10 cases of Deception.

    10

  • Theft

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 9 cases of Theft.

    9

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 7 cases of Transport regulation offences.

    7

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 3 cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    3

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 3 cases of Drug use and possession.

    3

  • Blackmail and extortion

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 2 cases of Blackmail and extortion.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 2 cases of Other crimes against the person.

    2

  • Sexual offences

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 1 cases of Sexual offences.

    1

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 1 cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    1

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 1 cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    1

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 1 cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    1

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Loftus there were 1 cases of Public nuisance offences.

    1

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Loftus

    1 in 233

    In 2023 in Loftus your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 233

  • NSW

    1 in 87

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Loftus

    1 in 182

    In 2023 in Loftus your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 182

  • NSW

    1 in 41

    In 2023 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 41

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28


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, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Loftus?

15 Assault and related offences cases were reported in Loftus in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Loftus?

Crime in Loftus has decreased by 5.21% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Loftus in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Loftus in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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