Cardiff South crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
73 recorded in this period, compared with 112 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Cardiff South
Cardiff South is a residential suburb located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Lake Macquarie local government area, bearing the postcode 2285. Geographically situated immediately south of the commercial hub of Cardiff, the suburb is characterized by a mix of established residential housing, sloping terrain, and pockets of native bushland that reflect the broader geography of the Lake Macquarie basin.
Local life in Cardiff South is primarily residential and community-oriented, relying heavily on the adjacent commercial center of Cardiff for major retail, banking, and professional services. The suburb is served by local road networks connecting residents to larger commercial hubs such as Charlestown and the Newcastle CBD, as well as nearby recreational areas surrounding Lake Macquarie. Educational and sporting facilities within the immediate and surrounding area support the local population.
The history of Cardiff South is closely tied to the broader development of the Hunter Region's coal-mining and rail industries during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Originally land utilized for timber and resource extraction, the area gradually transformed into a residential extension of the expanding Cardiff township to accommodate the growing workforce of the region.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 8 | 10 |
| Fraud | 8 | 3 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 7 |
| Malicious damage to property | 6 | 10 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 6 | 2 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 5 | 10 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 2 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 2 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 3 | 7 |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 3 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 3 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences | 2 | 0 |
| Other theft | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 2 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,931 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.