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TAS Community Safety Intelligence - April 2026

What TAS 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 8 distinct numbers in Tasmania - a notable decrease of 79% compared to March 2026.

The leading classification was Spam at 33%.

Most reports came from Hobart, followed by Emita and Richmond.

TAS'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 TAS data dashboard has up-to-date numbers and classifications.

Community Reports
9
vs March 2026 -79%
Unique Numbers Reported
8
Scam Rate
22%
National avg: 24% ↓ 2pp below

Classification Breakdown

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

Spam33%
Uncertain33%
Scam22%
Nuisance11%
9
reports

Spam led at 33% in April 2026, compared to Scam at 30% the month before.

Month-to-Month Comparison

Compared to March 2026, Tasmania saw a notable decrease of 79% in report volume.

March 2026
43
April 2026
9
Change
-79%

Seasonal Context

The 79% 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%.

Even with the 79% drop statewide, Hobart still logged 7 reports - the decline was spread across most areas.

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
(03) 6164 9172 5 reports 0 reports Inactive
(03) 6173 7700 4 reports 0 reports Inactive

Nothing unusual stood out in Tasmania 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 03 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 Tasmania.
  • 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 Tasmania (TAS).
  • 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 TAS data dashboard.