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Crime rate in Glen Waverley, VIC, Australia, 3150

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 42,642 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 16.84 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 2,215 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 51.94 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 150 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 1,670 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
3.52 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
39.16 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
58.81% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
80.83% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Glen Waverley crime trends

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Glen Waverley crime compared

Top crime types in Glen Waverley:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 1,187 reported cases of Theft.

    1,187

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 346 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    346

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 134 reported cases of Property damage.

    134

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 127 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    127

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 104 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    104

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 91 reported cases of Deception.

    91

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 45 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    45

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 42 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    42

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 28 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    28

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 23 reported cases of Robbery.

    23

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 21 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    21

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 20 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    20

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 13 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    13

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 9 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    9

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 8 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 6 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    6

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 5 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    5

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 3 reported cases of Arson.

    3

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    2

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley there were 1 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Glen Waverley

    1 in 284

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 284

  • 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 89

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 89

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Glen Waverley

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Glen Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • 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 26

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Glen Waverley rank in crime?

Glen Waverley suburb is ranked 10/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Glen Waverley a safe suburb?

Glen Waverley suburb could be considered safe area. Crime exists but does not impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Glen Waverley?

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

What is the most reported crime in Glen Waverley?

1,187 Theft cases were reported in Glen Waverley in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Glen Waverley?

Crime in Glen Waverley has increased by 22.99% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Glen Waverley in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Glen Waverley in 2024.

The data is based on annual 2024 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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