Floraville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
38 recorded in this period, compared with 32 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Floraville
Floraville is a residential suburb located in the Hunter region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area and the 2280 postcode. Situated approximately 15 kilometres southwest of Newcastle's central business district, the locality is characterised by its gently undulating topography and suburban residential development. At the 2021 census, Floraville recorded a population of roughly 3,000 residents, reflecting a quiet, family-oriented community profile typical of the greater Lake Macquarie area.
Local life in Floraville is primarily residential, supported by nearby commercial and retail precincts in neighbouring suburbs such as Belmont and Mount Hutton, which provide comprehensive shopping, dining, and professional services. The suburb is primarily serviced by local road networks connecting residents to the broader Hunter infrastructure, and it features access to educational facilities, parks, and recreational spaces. Its proximity to Lake Macquarie and local beaches offers residents various leisure activities, including boating, fishing, and coastal walking trails.
The history of Floraville is tied to the broader development of the Lake Macquarie region, transitioning from early colonial land grants and natural bushland into a nineteenth-century resource and agricultural area before undergoing twentieth-century suburbanisation. The area retains a largely modern suburban character, with few surviving historically significant structures, though its development mirrors the post-war population growth of the Hunter Valley region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 6 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 4 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 4 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3 | 2 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 2 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 0 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 3 |
| Steal from person | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,814 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.