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Crime rate in Glen Waverley, VIC, Australia, 3150

Suburb in Monash

Crime Rank: 10/100

(higher number means more crime)
  • Population
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    42,642

    Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census

  • Area size
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    16.84 km2

    Area size of the suburb in square kilometres

  • All Crimes
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    1,801

    Total number of crimes in the suburb

  • Crimes per 1000 people
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    42.24

    Total number of crimes per 1000 people

  • Violent Crimes
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    170

    Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)

  • Property Crimes
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    1,210

    Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)

  • Violent Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    3.99

    Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people

  • Property Crimes
    per 1000 people
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    28.38

    Total number of property crimes per 1000 people

  • suburbs with less
    Violent Crimes
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    62.58%

    Number of suburbs with less violent crimes

  • suburbs with less
    Property Crimes
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    73.69%

    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 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 707 reported cases of Theft.

    707

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 355 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    355

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 161 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    161

  • Property damage

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 143 reported cases of Property damage.

    143

  • Breaches of orders

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 134 reported cases of Breaches of orders.

    134

  • Deception

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 90 reported cases of Deception.

    90

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 40 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    40

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 28 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    28

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 27 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    27

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 26 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    26

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 22 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    22

  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 18 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.

    18

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 15 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    15

  • Robbery

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 9 reported cases of Robbery.

    9

  • Cultivate or manufacture drugs

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 8 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.

    8

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 8 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    8

  • Arson

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 5 reported cases of Arson.

    5

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 3 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    3

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley there were 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    2


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Glen Waverley

    1 in 251

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 251

  • VIC

    1 in 146

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 146

  • Australia

    1 in 95

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 95

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Glen Waverley

    1 in 35

    In 2023 in Glen Waverley your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 35

  • VIC

    1 in 31

    In 2023 in VIC your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 31

  • Australia

    1 in 28

    In 2023 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 28

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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, Assault and related offences.

What is the most reported crime in Glen Waverley?

707 Theft cases were reported in Glen Waverley in 2023.

Is crime increasing in Glen Waverley?

Crime in Glen Waverley has increased by 18.96% from 2022 to 2023.

How many murders were in Glen Waverley in 2023?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Glen Waverley in 2023.

The data is based on annual 2023 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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