Crime Rates for Cardigan, VIC
⇌ Compare Cardigan with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Cardigan (3352) crime rate for the 2026 was calculated from 99 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 9,305 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Cardigan, VIC in 2021 was 1,064. In the last 10 years, Cardigan, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 354.7 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 15.9 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 1064 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Cardigan for 2026: B Property and deception offences (86), A Crimes against the person (6), E Justice procedures offences (3).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 36 | 21 | 48 | 40 | 33 | 44 | 47 | 84 | 77 | 99 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| B Property and deception offences | 23 | 16 | 13 | 41 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 40 | 66 | 69 | 86 |
| C Drug offences | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 99 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 415 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2026) | offences (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 3 | 3 | 0.00% |
| Robbery In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 1 | 1 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 1 | 2 | -50.00% |
| Arson In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Arson. | 10 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Property damage In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Property damage. | 6 | 8 | -25.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 18 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 18 | 10 | 80.00% |
| Theft In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 49 reported cases of Theft. | 49 | 45 | 8.89% |
| Deception In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Deception. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Bribery In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 3 | 0 | 300.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2026, Cardigan, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2026 Mar), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Cardigan, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Cardigan, VIC
How common is car theft in the Cardigan, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 4 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Cardigan, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, the most commonly stolen items in Cardigan, VIC are Tools (130), Jewellery (124), Personal Property (104), Electrical Appliances (95) and Power Tools (92).
What is the crime rate in Cardigan, VIC?
Cardigan, VIC has a crime rate of 99 reported criminal offences.
Is Cardigan, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Cardigan, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 9,305 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Cardigan, VIC?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Cardigan, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 86 reported offences.
Has crime in the Cardigan, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Cardigan, VIC have increased by 200% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Cardigan, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 6 offenses against persons in Cardigan, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Cardigan, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, there were 83 property crime offenses in Cardigan, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Cardigan, VIC?
As of Year 2026 Mar, Cardigan, VIC recorded 2 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Cardigan (2021)
Cardigan is a quiet suburb with around 1064 people. The area is highly family-oriented, with 65.7% of households being couple families with children and an average household size of 3.4 people. The median household weekly income is $2713, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.9%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 88.6% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Cardigan, VIC
If you’re considering living near Cardigan , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- Haddon - 33 offences (0.02586 per 100,000 people)
- Cardigan Village - 30 offences (0.03135 per 100,000 people)
- Alfredton - 805 offences (0.06809 per 100,000 people)
- Lucas - 253 offences (0.08450 per 100,000 people)
- Bo Peep - 3 offences (0.12000 per 100,000 people)
- Bunkers Hill - 34 offences (0.12593 per 100,000 people)
- Windermere - 14 offences (0.14583 per 100,000 people)
- Winter Valley - 589 offences (0.17122 per 100,000 people)
- Mitchell Park - 192 offences (0.21646 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Overall crime levels show an upward trend, especially from 2022 to 2026, with significant increases in property and violent offences.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, rising from single digits in earlier years to nearly 50 incidents by 2026, indicating growing property-related criminal activity.
- Assault and related offences constitute the primary violent crime category, fluctuating moderately but maintaining a consistent presence over the years.
- A major spike occurred in arson cases, escalating sharply from low single figures before 2023 to 10 incidents in 2026, signaling increased fire-related risks.
- The combined rise in violent and property crimes suggests a decreasing overall safety environment, with notable surges in both theft and assault impacting community security.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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