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Crime rate in Glen Eira, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 23/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 156,845 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 39.92 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 6,700 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 42.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 573 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 4,565 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.65 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
29.11 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
5.63% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
50.3% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Glen Eira crime trends

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Glen Eira crime compared

Top crime types in Glen Eira:


  • Theft

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 3,143 reported cases of Theft.

    3,143

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 813 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    813

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 576 reported cases of Property damage.

    576

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 516 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    516

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 408 reported cases of Deception.

    408

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 387 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    387

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 200 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    200

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 150 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    150

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 101 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    101

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 92 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    92

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 57 reported cases of Robbery.

    57

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 49 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    49

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 41 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    41

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 39 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    39

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 37 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    37

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 33 reported cases of Arson.

    33

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 23 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    23

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 16 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    16

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 8 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    8

  • Public security offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 7 reported cases of Public security offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2

  • Regulatory driving offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 1 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.

    1

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Glen Eira there were 1 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Glen Eira

    1 in 274

    In 2025 in Glen Eira your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 274

  • VIC

    1 in 130

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 130

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Glen Eira

    1 in 34

    In 2025 in Glen Eira your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 34

  • VIC

    1 in 23

    In 2025 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Glen Eira rank in crime?

Glen Eira lga is ranked 23/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Glen Eira a safe lga?

Glen Eira lga is moderately safe. Crime exists and may impact some people.

What are the main crime problems in Glen Eira?

The top crime types in Glen Eira are Theft, Burglary/Break and enter, Property damage.

What is the most reported crime in Glen Eira?

3,143 Theft cases were reported in Glen Eira in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Glen Eira?

Crime in Glen Eira has decreased by 4.49% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Glen Eira in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Glen Eira in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Glen Eira?

The least safe suburb in Glen Eira is Caulfield East, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Glen Eira?

The safest suburb in Glen Eira is Caulfield South, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Glen Eira crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Glen Eira by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Caulfield East, Gardenvale and Glen Huntly.


Suburbs in Glen Eira

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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