Gladysdale sits in the Yarra Ranges council area, which records 3,593 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 Gladysdale safe?
By the numbers, crime in Yarra Ranges, the council area covering Gladysdale, is lower than most of Victoria: 3,593 offences per 100,000 residents against a state average of 6,174, ranked 70 of 80 council areas. Recorded incidents in Gladysdale itself were up 43% last year (7 to 10). The largest share of what is recorded in Gladysdale is crimes against the person (30% of incidents). Compare it with a neighbouring suburb using the suburb safety check.
Gladysdale crime, 2017–2026
Recorded incidents in Gladysdale are 0% higher than a decade ago (10 in the year to March 2017 vs 10 now). Counts are total recorded criminal incidents in Gladysdale 3797, year ending March. Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria.
What kind of crime happens in Gladysdale?
| Offence category | Incidents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Crimes against the person | 3 | 30% |
| Property and deception offences | 3 | 30% |
| Justice procedures offences | 3 | 30% |
| Public order and security offences | 1 | 10% |
Most recorded offences, year to March 2026
| Offence | Incidents | |
|---|---|---|
| FV Common assault | 2 | |
| Other theft | 2 | |
| Breach family violence order | 2 | |
| FV Serious assault | 1 | |
| Other fire related offences | 1 | |
| Firearms offences | 1 |
Recent reports near Gladysdale
No recent news incidents are logged for Gladysdale 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.