Lostock crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
7 recorded in this period, compared with 1 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Lostock
Lostock is a rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the Dungog Shire local government area (postcode 2311). Geographically, the area is defined by its picturesque valley setting along the Paterson River, framed by surrounding undulating hills and foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The population is small and dispersed, primarily engaging in rural residential living and agricultural pursuits such as beef cattle grazing.
Local life in Lostock is characterized by a quiet, community-focused rural lifestyle with minimal commercial infrastructure. The locality's most prominent landmark and recreational asset is Lostock Dam, constructed on the Paterson River, which supports water storage, flood mitigation, and popular activities such as camping, boating, and fishing. Essential services, retail, and schooling are accessed in nearby regional centers such as Paterson and Dungog.
Historically, the area was traditional land of the Wonnarua people before European settlement in the 19th century, which initially focused on timber-getting and agriculture. The locality's modern identity was significantly shaped by the construction of the Lostock Dam embankment, which was completed in the early 1970s to regulate the river system and secure water supplies for the lower Hunter region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 1 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 1 | 0 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 1 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 65 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.