Glen Iris crime statistics
1,179 recorded incidents in 2025–26
Total recorded criminal incidents fell 1.1% versus 2024–25 (1,192 incidents), across all 6 offence categories recorded since 2016–17.
≈ 45 incidents per 1,000 residents (2021 population 26,131).
2016–17
1,132
2017–18
935
2018–19
893
2019–20
1,041
2020–21
1,049
2021–22
906
2022–23
933
2023–24
869
2024–25
1,192
2025–26
1,179
Property offences
Residential burglary
154
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 132
Motor vehicle theft
128
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 91
Steal from motor vehicle
319
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 258
Criminal damage
56
in 2025–26 · 5-yr avg 52
All offence categories
Recorded incidents in Glen Iris by BOCSAR offence category.
| Offence category | 2025–26 | 2024–25 | 5-yr avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Property and deception offences | 901 | 884 | 751 |
| A Crimes against the person | 121 | 120 | 106 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 68 | 113 | 89 |
| C Drug offences | 49 | 30 | 32 |
| D Public order and security offences | 38 | 45 | 36 |
| F Other offences | 2 | — | 3< |