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Crime Rates for Glenroy, VIC

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As of the March 2026 data release, The Glenroy (3046) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 4311 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 18,120 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Glenroy, VIC in 2021 was 23,792. In the last 10 years, Glenroy, VIC's crime rate has seen an increase. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 49.8 people. Regarding property crime (Burglary and Theft）, the rate is 1 offence per 13.1 people. In addition, the rate of total Community Safety (Stalking and Harassment) is 1 offence per 159.7 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.

Most Common Crimes in Glenroy for 2025: B Property and deception offences (2507), A Crimes against the person (785), E Justice procedures offences (555).

Crime offences in Glenroy, VIC from 2015 to 2025 by type
Type/Year20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Total19033925360742164449483934163551383143884311
A Crimes against the person281697586701803729593604687894785
B Property and deception offences11672317220224652500239917501972197324992507
C Drug offences117206177251265338228189256243222
D Public order and security offences126172199238211277179117228183221
E Justice procedures offences207521427542660703578660685564555
F Other offences5121619103938892521

In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 4311 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 23751 reported cases.

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Latest Crime Rates

Typeoffences (2025)offences (2024)Changes(%)
Assault and related offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 472 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
4724465.83%
Robbery
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 6 reported cases of Robbery.
629-79.31%
Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 149 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.
1491378.76%
Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 48 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people.
4850-4.00%
crimes against the person
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 110 reported cases of crimes against the person.
110232-52.59%
Arson
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 46 reported cases of Arson.
463917.95%
Property damage
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 429 reported cases of Property damage.
4294211.90%
Burglary/Break and enter
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 246 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
246291-15.46%
Theft
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 1574 reported cases of Theft.
157415163.83%
Deception
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 212 reported cases of Deception.
212232-8.62%
Bribery
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery.
000.00%
Drug dealing and trafficking
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 10 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
1012-16.67%
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 19 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs.
191526.67%
Drug use and possession
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 193 reported cases of Drug use and possession.
193216-10.65%
Other drug offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences.
000.00%
Weapons and explosives offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 135 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
1351248.87%
Disorderly and offensive conduct
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 27 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
272412.50%
Public nuisance offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 58 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
583565.71%
Public security offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Public security offences.
10100.00%
Justice procedures
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 115 reported cases of Justice procedures.
1151077.48%
Breaches of orders
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 440 reported cases of Breaches of orders.
440457-3.72%
Regulatory driving offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences.
000.00%
Transport regulation offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
20200.00%
Other government regulatory offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 17 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
174325.00%
Miscellaneous offences
In 2025, Glenroy, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
21100.00%

Overview

No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021

Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.

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FAQ About Crime in Glenroy, VIC

  • How common is car theft in the Glenroy, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 71 motor vehicle theft offenses recorded, averaging 0 offense(s) every day.

  • What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Glenroy, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Glenroy, VIC are Jewellery (4018), Cash/Document (3799), Personal Property (3231), Car Accessories (2539) and Electrical Appliances (1836).

  • What is the crime rate in Glenroy, VIC?

    Glenroy, VIC has a crime rate of 4311 reported criminal offences.

  • Is Glenroy, VIC a safe suburb?

    Based on official statistics, Glenroy, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 18,120 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.

  • What is the most common crime in Glenroy, VIC?

    In 2025, the most common crime type in Glenroy, VIC was B Property and deception offences with 2507 reported offences.

  • Has crime in the Glenroy, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?

    Crime rates have decreased by 11% over the past five years.

  • What is rate of criminal against person in Glenroy, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 785 offenses against persons in Glenroy, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.

  • What is the rate of property crime in Glenroy, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 2295 property crime offenses in Glenroy, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.

  • What is the number of drug offenses in Glenroy, VIC?

    As of Year 2025 Dec, Glenroy, VIC recorded 222 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.

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AI Analysis

  • Overall crime shows fluctuations with some categories increasing and others decreasing over the past decade, indicating variable trends.
  • Theft is the dominant property crime, consistently high with counts ranging approximately 1100 to 1574 in recent years.
  • Assault and related offences represent the main violent crime, rising notably from around 159 in 2015 to 472 by 2025.
  • A major spike occurred in breaches of orders from roughly 177 in 2015 to a peak near 592 in 2023, evidencing increased order violations.
  • The significant rise in assault and breaches of orders suggests growing safety concerns despite relatively stable property damage and burglary rates.

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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority

Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics

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