Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh safe?
By the numbers, crime in Glen Eira, the council area covering Bentleigh, 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 Bentleigh itself were down 5% last year (743 to 704). The largest share of what is recorded in Bentleigh is property and deception offences (74% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Bentleigh crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Bentleigh are 6% lower than a decade ago (751 in the year to March 2017 vs 704 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Bentleigh 3204, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Bentleigh?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Property and deception offences | 521 | 74% |
| Crimes against the person | 94 | 13% |
| Justice procedures offences | 55 | 8% |
| Public order and security offences | 20 | 3% |
| Drug offences | 12 | 2% |
| Other offences | 2 | 0% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from a motor vehicle | 155 | |
| Criminal damage | 65 | |
| Steal from a retail store | 54 | |
| Obtain benefit by deception | 54 | |
| Motor vehicle theft | 50 | |
| Other theft | 36 |
Recent reports near Bentleigh
No recent news incidents are logged for Bentleigh 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.