Mulgrave sits in the Monash council area, which records 5,516 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 Mulgrave safe?
By the numbers, crime in Monash, the council area covering Mulgrave, is close to the state average: 5,516 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 43 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Mulgrave itself were down 12% last year (1,401 to 1,237). The largest share of what is recorded in Mulgrave is property and deception offences (78% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Mulgrave crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Mulgrave are 9% higher than a decade ago (1,137 in the year to March 2017 vs 1,237 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Mulgrave 3170, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Mulgrave?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 959 | 78% |
| Justice procedures offences | 111 | 9% |
| Crimes against the person | 101 | 8% |
| Public order and security offences | 43 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 23 | 2% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 305 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 158 | |
| Other theft | 119 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 91 | |
| Criminal damage | 79 | |
| Non-residential non-aggravated burglary | 50 |
Recent reports near Mulgrave
No recent news incidents are logged for Mulgrave 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.