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Crime rate in Glenelg, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 42/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 20,133 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 6,292.00 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 1,473 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 73.16 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 173 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 662 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.59 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
32.88 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
54.53% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
52.72% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Glenelg crime trends

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Glenelg crime compared

Top crime types in Glenelg:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 359 reported cases of Theft.

    359

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 232 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    232

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 172 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    172

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 144 reported cases of Property damage.

    144

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 138 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    138

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 62 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    62

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 61 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    61

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 53 reported cases of Deception.

    53

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 53 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    53

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 53 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    53

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 52 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    52

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 24 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    24

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 21 reported cases of Arson.

    21

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 18 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    18

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 12 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    12

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 7 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    7

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 3 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    3

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Glenelg there were 1 reported cases of Robbery.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Glenelg

    1 in 116

    In 2024 in Glenelg your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 116

  • VIC

    1 in 133

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 133

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Glenelg

    1 in 30

    In 2024 in Glenelg your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 30

  • VIC

    1 in 24

    In 2024 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 24

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 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 Glenelg rank in crime?

Glenelg lga is ranked 42/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Glenelg a safe lga?

Glenelg lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Glenelg?

The top crime types in Glenelg are Theft, Breaches of orders, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Glenelg?

359 Theft cases were reported in Glenelg in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Glenelg?

Crime in Glenelg has increased by 31.52% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Glenelg in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Glenelg in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Glenelg?

The least safe suburb in Glenelg is Mount Richmond, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Glenelg?

The safest suburb in Glenelg is Winnap, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Glenelg crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Glenelg by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Mount Richmond, Nelson (Vic.) and Killara (Glenelg - Vic.).


Suburbs in Glenelg

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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