Lorne crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
21 recorded in this period, compared with 23 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lorne
Lorne is a rural locality situated in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, within the 2439 postcode district. Geographically, the area is characterized by undulating terrain, native bushland, and agricultural properties, positioned inland from the state's Mid North Coast region. Due to its expansive rural layout, Lorne supports a small, dispersed population, with residents largely living on acreage and participating in primary production and land management.
The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, functioning as a quiet, close-knit rural community. Local amenities within Lorne itself are minimal, with residents relying on neighboring towns such as Kendall and Camden Haven, as well as the regional hub of Port Macquarie, for comprehensive commercial, educational, and healthcare services. Road connectivity is provided via local rural routes linking the area to the Pacific Highway corridor.
Historically, the area developed in the 19th and early 20th centuries as European settlement expanded inland from the coast, driven by timber-getting, agriculture, and railway access in the broader Hastings Valley. The cultural heritage of the locality reflects its traditional association with the Birpai Aboriginal people, alongside the post-contact history of rural land clearing and farming. Today, Lorne retains its historical identity as a quiet rural hinterland community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 1 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 2 | 4 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 1 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 277 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.