Valentine crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
113 recorded in this period, compared with 110 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Valentine
Valentine is a waterfront suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales (postcode 2280), situated approximately 15 kilometres southwest of the Newcastle central business district. Occupying a prominent peninsula on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie, the suburb is characterized by its elevated topography, which offers extensive views of the lake and surrounding hinterland. The locality is predominantly residential, housing a population that trends toward families and professionals attracted to its quiet, suburban environment and proximity to the water.
The suburb functions primarily as a residential community, with local amenities centred around a small commercial hub on Dilkara Road that provides essential retail and service facilities. Recreational activity is focused on the lake foreshore, featuring parks, boat ramps, and public reserves such as Green Point, which facilitates walking trails through native bushland. Educational and sporting infrastructure supports the local demographic, with public primary schooling and various community-based clubs operating within the area.
Historically, the Valentine area remained sparsely populated throughout the early 20th century, serving largely as rural land and orchard country. Significant residential development did not occur until the post-World War II era, when the suburb began to transition into a commuter locality for the expanding industrial workforce of Newcastle and the broader Hunter Region. Today, while the original rural character has been replaced by suburban housing, the area retains a reputation for its established residential aesthetic and connection to the maritime landscape of Lake Macquarie.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from motor vehicle | 16 | 10 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 11 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 13 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 10 | 6 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 10 | 1 |
| Malicious damage to property | 9 | 12 |
| Fraud | 6 | 7 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 5 | 6 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 |
| Steal from dwelling | 4 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 5 |
| Other offences | 3 | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 1 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 7 |
| Trespass | 2 | 1 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,773 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.