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ACT Community Safety Intelligence - April 2026

What ACT residents reported between 1-30 April 2026 - classifications, regional patterns, and numbers to watch.

Executive Summary

Based on community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 April 2026. Classifications and patterns below come directly from what people reported.

Contributors submitted 9 reports across 7 distinct numbers in Australian Capital Territory - a notable decrease of 84% compared to March 2026.

The leading classification was Spam at 33%.

Most reports came from Canberra.

ACT's 22% scam rate tracked close to the national average of 24%.

Spam and Uncertain actually outpaced scam this month, making the overall classification mix broader than usual. The ACT data dashboard has up-to-date numbers and classifications.

Community Reports
9
vs March 2026 -84%
Unique Numbers Reported
7
Scam Rate
22%
National avg: 24% ↓ 2pp below

Classification Breakdown

How people in ACT classified the numbers they reported this month.

Spam33%
Scam22%
Uncertain22%
Suspicious11%
Legitimate11%
9
reports

Spam led at 33% in April 2026, compared to Scam at 33% the month before.

Month-to-Month Comparison

Compared to March 2026, Australian Capital Territory saw a notable decrease of 84% in report volume.

March 2026
55
April 2026
9
Change
-84%

Seasonal Context

The 84% drop in April is substantial. This often follows a particularly active prior month - elevated periods tend to revert.

Notable Changes

Spam made up 33% of classified reports in April, with scam at 22%.

Trends & Observations

No unusual reporting patterns for this period.

Previous Month's Flagged Numbers

Numbers that were trending in March 2026 - did they continue or go quiet?

NumberMarch 2026April 2026Status
(02) 6189 3198 3 reports 0 reports Inactive
(02) 5138 2910 3 reports 0 reports Inactive

Nothing unusual stood out in Australian Capital Territory during this period. That doesn't mean scam activity dropped - it could just mean things were steady across the board.

Safety Tips

  • Don't call back unknown 02 numbers without checking them first.
  • The ATO, Centrelink, and Medicare won't threaten you over the phone. If someone claims to be from a government agency, hang up and call the official number yourself.
  • Don't tap payment or delivery links in texts from numbers you don't recognise.
  • Got a suspicious call? Report it - every report helps other people in Australian Capital Territory.
  • Look up numbers on Reverseau before calling back.

How We Compiled This

Built from community reports submitted to Reverseau between 1-30 April 2026. All data is aggregated and anonymised.

  • Source: First-hand reports from the community.
  • Scope: Numbers allocated to Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
  • Period: 1-30 April 2026.
  • Classifications: Chosen by the person who reported the number.
  • Limitations: This is what people reported, not verified telecom records. Volume depends on how many people use the platform.

More detail on our methodology page. Full dataset on the ACT data dashboard.