According to the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, Glen Waverley crime rate for the year ending June 2022 was 4928 incidents per 100,000 population. This represents a 10% decrease from the previous year.

Glen Waverley Crime Index

45

(100 is safest)

Safer than 45% of most Australia suburbs

Glen Waverley Crime Map

Glen Waverley crime map

Is Glen Waverley Safe?

Glen Waverley has moderate safety metrics. Crime rates in Glen Waverley are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Glen Waverley is safer than 45% of all Australian suburbs and than 39% of Victoria suburbs. However, steal from a motor vehicle is a common offence in Glen Waverley.

Glen Waverley Crime Statistics at a Glance

Has Crime in Glen Waverley increased or decreased in the past 5 years? The chart below shows the 60-month historical trend of the number of offences that occurred in Glen Waverley.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Glen Waverley
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by Victoria Police in the year 2022 was 2101, down 10% from 2342 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Glen Waverley is in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning 61% of Victoria suburbs are safer than Glen Waverley and 39% of suburbs are more dangerous than Glen Waverley.
  • Common crime: steal from a motor vehicle.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 1% (3 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of deception offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 32% (64 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 10% (18 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 14% (109 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of robbery offences recorded in 2022 decreased by 36% (4 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2022 increased by 15% (10 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2022 increased by 7% (11 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Glen Waverley: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Glen Waverley is safer than only 45% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Glen Waverley’s crime rate is about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia.

How does Glen Waverley perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in Victoria? The crime rate in Glen Waverley is greater than that of roughly 61% of other suburbs in Victoria, leading to moderate public safety scores.

As a resident of Glen Waverley, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 28 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the Victoria average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 19.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Glen Waverley’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Glen Waverley. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Glen Waverley.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Glen Waverley is 772 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1247. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, robbery, dangerous and negligent acts endangering people, stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour is 1 in 129 if you reside in Glen Waverley.

Our data reveal that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Glen Waverley are 1 in 36, with a rate of 2700 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the Victoria average is 3580 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, deception, bribery and damage to property.

Want to understand criminal offences in Victoria and make sense of crime data? Our easy-to-understand crime glossary provides definitions for Victoria’s common criminal offences. Check it out and get the inside scoop on crime in Victoria!

Glen Waverley Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person329772
Property and deception offences11512700
Drug offences155364
Public order and security offences125293
Justice procedures offences299701
Other offences4299
Total21014928

Glen Waverley Crimes Against the Person

These are violent crimes against people whether these are family violence or non-family violence. Basically, if someone does something to hurt or scare another person, it’s considered a crime against the person. This includes:

  • Assault and related offences: There are different types of assault, like serious assault, which is when someone causes really serious injuries as a result of a physical attack, and assault on police, emergency services or other authorised officers, which is when someone attacks a cop or a paramedic or someone doing their job. There’s also common assault, which is like when someone threatens to punch you or makes you feel scared for your safety.
  • Robbery: There are two types of robbery or mugging: aggravated and non-aggravated. Aggravated robbery is when someone uses a weapon like a knife or a firearm (armed robbery) or causes serious harm to the victim during the robbery, like hitting them with a bat or a gun. Non-aggravated robbery is when someone doesn’t use a weapon or cause serious harm during the robbery but still uses force or the threat of force to take something from the victim.
  • Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people: These refer to behaviours or actions that put others at risk of harm or injury due to carelessness or recklessness. Examples of dangerous and negligent acts include driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, not properly securing a load on a vehicle that could fall and cause an accident, leaving hazardous materials unattended, and failing to maintain a property in a safe condition.
  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour: This represents harassing or threatening someone based on their race, skin colour, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability, in what’s known as hate crimes. It also includes insulting someone, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 129

In Glen Waverley

1 in 78

In Victoria

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Glen Waverley vs Victoria in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Glen Waverley vs Victoria

Glen Waverley population: 42631

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (per 100,000 residents)VIC Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Assault and related offences20245391467689
Robbery723501636
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people2662936196
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour5313324124202

It’s important to note that the crime rates for sexual offences and homicide are not included in the previously mentioned data for Glen Waverley. Here is Victoria’s total data for these offences can be used as a benchmark for comparison.

CrimesVictoria Total Criminal incidentsVIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 residents)
Homicide and related offences1983
Sexual offences13576206

Glen Waverley Property and Deception Offences

These are crimes related to stealing or damaging property or deceiving someone for personal gain. Property crimes include:

  • Theft: It can be committed in various forms such as shoplifting, stealing from a person’s home, or taking a vehicle without permission. Other examples include stealing a bicycle, snatching a purse, or taking items from an unattended bag.
  • Burglary (unlawful entry): Aggravated and non-aggravated burglaries are examples of burglary. Aggravated burglary involves the use of weapons, threats, or violence during the break-in, while non-aggravated burglary does not involve such factors.
  • Arson: Arson is a criminal act of intentionally setting fire to a property, building, or forest (bushfire)  without lawful or justifiable reason.
  • Property damage: This refers to intentional or accidental harm caused to someone else’s property, such as vandalism, or graffiti.
  • Deception: This is a broad category of offences that includes various examples. These include forgery and counterfeiting, deceptive business practices, professional malpractice and misrepresentation, and other similar offences. Additionally, it includes obtaining benefits by deception, possessing equipment to make a false instrument, and stating false information. All of these crimes involve intentionally deceiving others for personal gain or causing harm to others through fraudulent means.
  • Bribery: Sneaky shortcut to get ahead by taking advantage of someone’s position or power.

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 36

In Glen Waverley

1 in 27

In Victoria

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Glen Waverley vs Victoria

Property and Deception Offences: Glen Waverley vs Victoria, Australia

Glen Waverley population: 42631

Victoria population: 6503491

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Property damage15938352373582
Burglary/Break and enter16829621394449
Theft68313866816022103
Arson32124732
Deception13827275324414
Bribery0300.05

Here is a breakdown of Glen Waverley crime rate and offences count for the major property and deception offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft78183
Steal from motor vehicle253593
Steal from retail store107251
Aggravated burglary1740
Non-aggravated burglary151354

Drug Offences

Drug offences are illegal activities involving drugs like possession, trafficking, and manufacturing. It can involve both illicit and legal drugs like prescription medicines used improperly.

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Glen Waverley vs VIC

Drug Offences: Glen Waverley vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession13124069307365
Drug dealing and trafficking837341957
Cultivate or manufacture drugs1517163526
Other drug offences149328

Public Order and Security Offences

Public order and security offences refer to crimes that threaten the safety and security of the community, such as disorderly conduct, possession of illegal weapons, public intoxication, and disturbing the peace. These offences can also include crimes that disrupt the functioning of society, like rioting, protesting without a permit, and obstructing traffic.

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Glen Waverley vs Victoria

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsVIC Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)VIC Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Public nuisance offences2139184959
Disorderly and offensive conduct34917480139
Public security offences037506
Weapons and explosives offences7014941164227

Glen Waverley Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Glen Waverley vs VIC

What’s the most common crime in Glen Waverley?

According to the latest available data from the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria (CSA), the most common type of crime in Glen Waverley is steal from a motor vehicle.

What is the crime rate in Glen Waverley?

The overall crime rate in Glen Waverley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 4928 in the year ending June 2022.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Glen Waverley a safe place to live in?

Glen Waverley is safer than 45% of suburbs across Australia and the crime rates are about average for most suburbs and neighborhoods in Australia. Compared to Victoria suburbs, Glen Waverley is safer than 39% of other suburbs in the state which are considered moderate safety scores in Victoria.

Total Crime Stats of Glen Waverley

Offence DivisionOffence SubdivisionOffence GroupYear (2021)Year (2022)
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence serious assault1830
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-Family violence serious assault2323
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesFamily violence common assault9797
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesNon-family violence common assault5245
A Crimes against the personA20 Assault and related offencesA22 Assault police, emergency services or other authorised officer124
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA51 Aggravated robbery86
A Crimes against the personA50 RobberyA52 Non-aggravated robbery31
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence stalking36
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence stalking34
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence threatening behaviour1025
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family violence threatening behaviour1212
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourFamily violence harassment and private nuisance24
A Crimes against the personA70 Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviourNon-Family harassment and private nuisance82
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA81 Dangerous driving66
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA82 Neglect or ill treatment of people00
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA83 Throw or discharge object endangering people106
A Crimes against the personA80 Dangerous and negligent acts endangering peopleA89 Other dangerous or negligent acts endangering people1014
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB11 Cause damage by fire53
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB12 Cause a bushfire00
B Property and deception offencesB10 ArsonB19 Other fire related offences00
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB21 Criminal damage140150
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB22 Graffiti89
B Property and deception offencesB20 Property damageB29 Other property damage offences00
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB31 Aggravated burglaryn.a.17
B Property and deception offencesB30 Burglary/Break and enterB32 Non-aggravated burglaryn.a.151
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB41 Motor vehicle theft6878
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB42 Steal from a motor vehiclen.a.253
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB43 Steal from a retail store197107
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB44 Theft of a bicycle2422
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB45 Receiving or handling stolen goods9292
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB46 Fare evasion00
B Property and deception offencesB40 TheftB49 Other theft159131
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB51 Forgery and counterfeiting1516
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB52 Possess equipment to make false instrument00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB53 Obtain benefit by deception181115
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB54 State false information37
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB55 Deceptive business practices00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB56 Professional malpractice and misrepresentation00
B Property and deception offencesB50 DeceptionB59 Other deception offences30
B Property and deception offencesB60 BriberyB61 Bribery of officials00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC11 Drug dealing00
C Drug offencesC10 Drug dealing and traffickingC12 Drug trafficking218
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC21 Cultivate drugs106
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC22 Manufacture drugs00
C Drug offencesC20 Cultivate or manufacture drugsC23 Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor99
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC31 Drug use10
C Drug offencesC30 Drug use and possessionC32 Drug possession150131
C Drug offencesC90 Other drug offencesC99 Other drug offences11
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD11 Firearms offences1324
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD12 Prohibited and controlled weapons offences3746
D Public order and security offencesD10 Weapons and explosives offencesD13 Explosives offences00
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD21 Riot and affray22
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD22 Drunk and disorderly in public128
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD23 Offensive conduct513
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD24 Offensive language10
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD25 Criminal intent910
D Public order and security offencesD20 Disorderly and offensive conductD26 Disorderly conduct11
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD31 Privacy offences25
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD32 Hoaxes31
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD33 Begging00
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD34 Defamation and libeln.a.0
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD35 Improper movement on public or private space915
D Public order and security offencesD30 Public nuisance offencesD36 Other public nuisance offences10
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD41 Immigration offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD43 Hacking00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD44 Terrorism offences00
D Public order and security offencesD40 Public security offencesD49 Other public security offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE11 Escape custodyn.a.0
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE12 Fail to appear00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE13 Resist or hinder officer4330
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE14 Pervert the course of justice or commit perjury11
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE15 Prison regulation offences00
E Justice procedures offencesE10 Justice proceduresE19 Other justice procedures offences168
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE21 Breach family violence order147211
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE22 Breach intervention order2919
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE23 Breach bail conditions2428
E Justice procedures offencesE20 Breaches of ordersE29 Breach of other orders02
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF11 Drink drivingn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF12 Drug driving0n.a.
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF15 Licensing offencesn.a.0
F Other offencesF10 Regulatory driving offencesF19 Other regulatory driving offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF21 Public transport10
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF22 Aviation regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF23 Maritime regulations offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF24 Pedestrian offences00
F Other offencesF20 Transport regulation offencesF29 Other transport regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF31 Betting and gaming offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF32 Commercial regulation offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF33 Liquor and tobacco licensing offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF34 Pornography and censorship offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF36 Prostitution offences00
F Other offencesF30 Other government regulatory offencesF39 Other government regulatory offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF91 Environmental offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF92 Public health and safety offences13741
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF93 Cruelty to animals01
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF94 Dangerous substance offences00
F Other offencesF90 Miscellaneous offencesF99 Other miscellaneous offences00

Note: This article doesn’t have detailed data for family violence, victims, female offenders, reoffending, sexual offences, stalking, and youth crime. For more information about these topics, check our resources page.

References

  • Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) Victoria
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons
  • Victoria Police

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Melbourne

State

Victoria