Caulfield East sits in the Glen Eira council area, which records 3,731 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 Caulfield East safe?
By the numbers, crime in Glen Eira, the council area covering Caulfield East, is lower than most of Victoria: 3,731 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 67 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Caulfield East itself were up 4% last year (320 to 332). The largest share of what is recorded in Caulfield East is property and deception offences (66% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Caulfield East crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Caulfield East are 39% higher than a decade ago (239 in the year to March 2017 vs 332 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Caulfield East 3145, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Caulfield East?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 219 | 66% |
| Crimes against the person | 59 | 18% |
| Public order and security offences | 23 | 7% |
| Drug offences | 18 | 5% |
| Justice procedures offences | 11 | 3% |
| Other offences | 2 | 1% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 44 | |
| Theft of a bicycle | 34 | |
| Graffiti | 33 | |
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 33 | |
| Non-FV Common assault | 23 | |
| Criminal damage | 22 |
Recent reports near Caulfield East
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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.