Loftus crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
75 recorded in this period, compared with 88 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Loftus
Loftus is a residential suburb located in southern Sydney, within the Sutherland Shire local government area in New South Wales, carrying the postcode 2232. Geographically, the locality is positioned approximately 30 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is largely bounded by the natural bushland of the Royal National Park to the south and east. Demographically, Loftus is primarily characterized by low-density residential housing, accommodating families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle adjacent to natural reserves.
The suburb is serviced by Loftus railway station on the Illawarra line, providing direct public transport links to Sydney and Wollongong. Local amenities include a small group of local shops, neighborhood parks, and educational facilities such as Loftus Public School. The surrounding environment heavily influences local life, offering residents immediate access to bushwalking, recreation, and wildlife within the adjacent national park.
Historically, the area developed in the late 19th century following the extension of the Illawarra railway line through the region. It was named in honor of Lord Augustus Loftus, the Governor of New South Wales from 1879 to 1885. A notable historical feature of the locality is the Loftus Tramway Museum (operated as the Sydney Tramway Museum), which preserves and operates historic tramway equipment, contributing to the area's heritage profile.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 13 | 11 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 13 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 11 |
| Fraud | 6 | 10 |
| Breach bail conditions | 5 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 3 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 3 |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other drug offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences against justice procedures | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,190 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.