Is Bentleigh East Safe? (2026)
Bentleigh East 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Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly.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 Bentleigh East specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 12 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 18 |
| Total local businesses | 169 |
High foot traffic from 169 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepard Medical Centre | 1080 North Road, Bentleigh East | — |
| Eastbound Medical Clinic | 179 East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East | +61 3 9579 3522 |
| East Bentleigh Medical Group | 867 Centre Road | — |
| Kaizen Clinics | — | +61 3 9570 5791 |
| Monash Medical Centre Moorabbin | 823-865 Centre Road | — |
| East Bentleigh Health Group - Chiropractic & Podiatry | 884 Centre Road, Bentleigh East | +61 3 9579 3999 |
| Family Medical Practice | 655 Warrigal Road, Bentleigh East | +61 3 9570 1135 |
| Centre Road Medical Clinic | 868 Centre Road, Bentleigh East | +61 3 9563 7766 |
Practical Safety Tips for Bentleigh East
- 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 |
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- Cost of Living in Bentleigh East
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- Family Guide to Bentleigh East
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- Bentleigh East 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
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