Is Glen Iris Safe? (2026)
Glen Iris is busy and well-lit — the kind of suburb where foot traffic keeps streets active.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Glen Iris specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 16 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 25 |
| Total local businesses | 179 |
High foot traffic from 179 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Delmont Private Hospital | — | — |
| Ashburton Medical Clinic | 301A High Street, Ashburton | — |
| iehealth | 7 Samarinda Avenue, Ashburton | +61 3 9885 6822 |
| Dr Kristine Meredith | — | — |
| Airlie Women’s Clinic | 1364 Malvern Road | +61 3 9525 1941 |
| Dr Daniel Traum | — | — |
| Vitality Medical | 1632 - 1638 High Street | — |
| Iris Family Medicine | — | — |
Practical Safety Tips for Glen Iris
- Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
- Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
- Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
- Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
- Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) | 000 |
| Police non-emergency | 131 444 |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 |
| SES (floods, storms) | 132 500 |
Related Guides
- Best Restaurants in Glen Iris
- Best Cafes in Glen Iris
- Best Bars in Glen Iris
- Cost of Living in Glen Iris
- Glen Iris Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Glen Iris
- Glen Iris Transport Guide
- Glen Iris Property Market
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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