Lorn crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
43 recorded in this period, compared with 54 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lorn
Lorn is an inner suburb of the city of Maitland in the Lower Hunter region of New South Wales, located within the City of Maitland local government area and bearing the postcode 2320. Situated on the northern bank of the Hunter River, directly opposite Maitland’s central business district, the locality is primarily residential and characterized by its flat topography and flood-prone environment. Demographically, Lorn reflects a mix of established families and older residents, offering a quiet suburban character while remaining closely integrated with the broader Maitland urban area.
The commercial heart of Lorn is centered around Elgin Street, which features a traditional village-style shopping strip containing local businesses, cafes, and essential services. The suburb is connected to Maitland's CBD by the Belmore Bridge, providing immediate access to wider retail, educational, and transport facilities, including Maitland railway station. Recreational spaces and parks near the riverbanks are utilized by the community, supporting a walkable and localized neighborhood lifestyle.
Historically, Lorn developed as an important residential and agricultural adjunct to the growth of Maitland. The area contains a number of historically significant buildings and heritage-listed Federation and Victorian-era homes that reflect the nineteenth and early twentieth-century expansion of the Hunter Valley. Due to its location on the floodplain, the suburb’s history has been repeatedly shaped by major Hunter River floods, leading to significant flood mitigation infrastructure over the decades.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 8 | 4 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 5 | 11 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 4 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 4 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 6 |
| Fraud | 2 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 1 | 0 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,465 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.