Carnegie 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 Carnegie safe?
By the numbers, crime in Glen Eira, the council area covering Carnegie, 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 Carnegie itself were down 20% last year (978 to 782). The largest share of what is recorded in Carnegie is property and deception offences (78% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Carnegie crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Carnegie are 10% higher than a decade ago (710 in the year to March 2017 vs 782 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Carnegie 3163, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Carnegie?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 613 | 78% |
| Crimes against the person | 100 | 13% |
| Justice procedures offences | 33 | 4% |
| Drug offences | 19 | 2% |
| Public order and security offences | 17 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 205 | |
| Other theft | 91 | |
| Residential non-aggravated burglary | 58 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 51 | |
| Criminal damage | 50 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 40 |
Recent reports near Carnegie
No recent news incidents are logged for Carnegie 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.