Crime Rates for Orford, VIC
⇌ Compare Orford with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Orford (3284) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 5 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 4,348 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Orford, VIC in 2021 was 115. In the last 10 years, Orford, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 57.5 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 Orford for 2025: A Crimes against the person (2), C Drug offences (2), D Public order and security offences (1).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| A Crimes against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| B Property and deception offences | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 5 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 23 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Theft. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Deception In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Deception. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 1 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Orford, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), 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 Orford, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Orford, VIC
How common is car theft in the Orford, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Orford, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Orford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Orford, VIC are Cash/Document (8), Photographic Equip (4) and Timber/Build Mat (2).
What is the crime rate in Orford, VIC?
Orford, VIC has a crime rate of 5 reported criminal offences.
Is Orford, VIC a safe suburb?
Yes, Orford, VIC may be considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 4,348 offenses per 100,000 people is lower than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Orford, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Orford, VIC was A Crimes against the person with 2 reported offences.
Has crime in the Orford, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Orford, VIC have increased by 150% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Orford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2 offenses against persons in Orford, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Orford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 0 property crime offenses in Orford, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Orford, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Orford, VIC recorded 2 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Orford (2021)
Orford is a quiet suburb with around 115 people. While families are part of the community, only about 36.7% of households are couple families with children, and the average household size is 2.7 people. The median household weekly income is $1875, though the unemployment rate stands at 1.5%. A majority of people (83.2%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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Safest suburbs around Orford, VIC
If you’re considering living near Orford , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
- St Helens - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
- Willatook - 1 offences (0.01887 per 100,000 people)
- Macarthur - 12 offences (0.02559 per 100,000 people)
- Toolong - 3 offences (0.03409 per 100,000 people)
- Codrington - 2 offences (0.05405 per 100,000 people)
- Port Fairy - 282 offences (0.07536 per 100,000 people)
- Broadwater - 10 offences (0.13333 per 100,000 people)
- Bessiebelle - 32 offences (0.28319 per 100,000 people)
- Tarrone - 28 offences (0.40580 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Crime levels were generally low from 2015 through early 2020, with some increase in property offences and justice procedure breaches starting around 2021-2022.
- Theft was the most common property crime, showing a fluctuating but overall presence between 2018 and 2023, peaking at 4 incidents in 2022.
- Assault and related offences were the dominant violent crimes, rising slightly with 2 incidents by 2025 after no reports in previous years.
- A notable spike occurred in breaches of orders, with incidents increasing from 0 before 2021 to a peak of 9 in 2022.
- Overall, the low volume and limited variety of crimes indicate a relatively safe environment with occasional spikes in specific offence types.
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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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