Loftville crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
8 recorded in this period, compared with 24 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Loftville
Loftville is a rural locality situated in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, falling primarily within the local government area of the City of Lismore and sharing the 2480 postcode. The geography is characterized by undulating agricultural land, typical of the broader Northern Rivers hinterland, featuring a mix of cleared pastures and pockets of remnant native vegetation. As a sparsely populated rural area, demographic data for Loftville is largely subsumed by the greater Lismore statistical region, with residents typically living on acreage properties and working in surrounding agricultural, commercial, or public service sectors.
Due to its rural and residential nature, Loftville operates primarily as a quiet farming and lifestyle community with minimal commercial infrastructure. Residents rely on nearby urban centres, principally Lismore, for comprehensive retail services, healthcare, secondary education, and professional amenities. Local transport relies on private vehicles via a network of secondary roads connecting the locality to the regional highway system.
Historically, the area was developed following European settlement in the 19th century, which displaced the traditional Bundjalung nation custodians, though a rich Indigenous cultural heritage remains significant to the wider region. The local economy and European history have historically been anchored in agriculture, including dairy farming, beef cattle, and various forms of boutique horticulture. The landscape retains elements of this rural heritage through historic homesteads, farm fencing, and rural subdivision patterns established over the past century.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 2 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 265 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.