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Crime rate in Glenelg, VIC, Australia

Crime Rank: 47/100

(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 1,766 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 87.72 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 223 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 760 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
11.08 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
37.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
51.11% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
67% 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 2025 in Glenelg there were 398 reported cases of Theft.

    398

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 290 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    290

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 218 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    218

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 193 reported cases of Property damage.

    193

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 140 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    140

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 95 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    95

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 74 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    74

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 57 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    57

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 54 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    54

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 51 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    51

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 49 reported cases of Deception.

    49

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 37 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    37

  • Arson

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 29 reported cases of Arson.

    29

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 27 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    27

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 24 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    24

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 13 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    13

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 5 reported cases of Robbery.

    5

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2025 in Glenelg there were 3 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    3

  • Regulatory driving offences

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

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Glenelg

    1 in 90

    In 2025 in Glenelg your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 90

  • 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

  • Glenelg

    1 in 26

    In 2025 in Glenelg your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 Glenelg rank in crime?

Glenelg lga is ranked 47/100 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?

398 Theft cases were reported in Glenelg in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Glenelg?

Crime in Glenelg has increased by 19.89% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Glenelg in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Glenelg in 2025.

What is the least safe suburb in Glenelg?

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

What is the safest suburb in Glenelg?

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

Where are Glenelg crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Glenelg by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Winnap, Muntham and Portland (Vic.).


Suburbs in Glenelg

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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