Wattle Glen sits in the Nillumbik council area, which records 2,655 offences per 100,000 residents, below the Victorian average. Most home break-ins are opportunistic, so visible attention and a fast alert to the people who can help matter more than any sticker on a window.
Is Wattle Glen safe?
By the numbers, crime in Nillumbik, the council area covering Wattle Glen, is lower than most of Victoria: 2,655 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 74 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Wattle Glen itself were down 3% last year (29 to 28). The largest share of what is recorded in Wattle Glen is property and deception offences (54% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Wattle Glen crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Wattle Glen are 54% lower than a decade ago (61 in the year to March 2017 vs 28 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Wattle Glen 3096, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Wattle Glen?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 15 | 54% |
| Crimes against the person | 4 | 14% |
| Drug offences | 4 | 14% |
| Justice procedures offences | 3 | 11% |
| Public order and security offences | 2 | 7% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 3 | |
| Breach family violence order | 3 | |
| Criminal damage | 2 | |
| Residential aggravated burglary | 2 | |
| Other theft | 2 | |
| Possess drug manufacturing equipment or precursor | 2 |
Recent reports near Wattle Glen
No recent news incidents are logged for Wattle Glen right now. We track reports across Victoria on the live Crime Watch.
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, Year ending March 2026. Council-area rates are per 100,000 residents. This report is for general information and is not a substitute for emergency services. In an emergency, call 000.