Main Ridge sits in the Mornington Peninsula council area, which records 4,913 offences per 100,000 residents, below the Victorian average. Most home break-ins are opportunistic, so visible attention and a fast alert to the people who can help matter more than any sticker on a window.
Is Main Ridge safe?
By the numbers, crime in Mornington Peninsula, the council area covering Main Ridge, is lower than most of Victoria: 4,913 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 53 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Main Ridge itself were down 40% last year (15 to 9). The largest share of what is recorded in Main Ridge is property and deception offences (78% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Main Ridge crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Main Ridge are 0% higher than a decade ago (9 in the year to March 2017 vs 9 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Main Ridge 3928, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Main Ridge?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 7 | 78% |
| Drug offences | 1 | 11% |
| Public order and security offences | 1 | 11% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 4 | |
| Residential aggravated burglary | 1 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 1 | |
| Other theft | 1 | |
| Drug possession | 1 | |
| Improper movement on public or private space | 1 |
Recent reports near Main Ridge
No recent news incidents are logged for Main Ridge right now. We track reports across Victoria on the live Crime Watch.
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Year ending March 2026. Council-area rates are per 100,000 residents. This report is for general information and is not a substitute for emergency services. In an emergency, call 000.