Is Blackburn Safe? (2026)
Blackburn is residential with good community infrastructure.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Blackburn specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 4 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 19 |
| Total local businesses | 122 |
High foot traffic from 122 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dorevitch Pathology | 204 Canterbury Road, Blackburn South | — |
| Eastern Health Blackburn | 188-198 Canterbury Road | — |
| Blackburn Clinic | 195 Whitehorse Road | +61 3 9875 1111 |
| Melbourne Pathology | 249 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill | — |
Practical Safety Tips for Blackburn
- 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 Blackburn
- Blackburn Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Blackburn
- Blackburn Transport Guide
- Blackburn 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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