Largs crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
54 recorded in this period, compared with 60 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Largs
Largs is a semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Maitland local government area (postcode 2320). Positioned approximately north-east of Maitland’s central business district, the area is characterized by low-density residential properties, agricultural lands, and a landscape shaped by its proximity to the Hunter River floodplain. Demographically, Largs functions primarily as a quiet residential community, reflecting the broader rural-residential expansion of the Lower Hunter.
Local life in Largs centers around a tight-knit community atmosphere supported by basic local amenities, including a primary school, a local hotel, and community recreational spaces. Because of its rural-residential nature, residents largely rely on neighboring Maitland for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Transport connectivity is maintained via local road networks linking the locality to the broader Hunter Expressway and New England Highway corridors.
Historically, Largs is one of the older European-settled agricultural areas in the Hunter Valley, having developed alongside Maitland during the early 19th century. The locality preserves several historically significant buildings and homesteads that reflect its agricultural heritage and early colonial settlement. Its historical trajectory is closely tied to the broader development of the Hunter Valley as a vital agricultural and transport hub in New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 11 | 10 |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 6 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 3 | 0 |
| Fraud | 3 | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 5 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 4 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 3 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 1 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,962 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.