Is Brunswick West Safe? (2026)
Brunswick West 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Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly.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 Brunswick West specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 8 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 30 |
| Total local businesses | 157 |
High foot traffic from 157 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| West Brunswick Clinic | — | — |
| Chinese Medicine | — | — |
| Osteopath | — | — |
| Northern Rheumatology | — | — |
| Merri-bek Family Doctors | 223 Melville Road | — |
| Royal Melbourne Hospital - Royal Park Campus | 34-56 Poplar Road, Parkville | +61 3 8387 2000 |
| Medispa | 228 Melville Road, Brunswick West | — |
| BareBody | 245 Melville Road | +61 3 9386 3636 |
Practical Safety Tips for Brunswick West
- 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 Brunswick West
- Best Cafes in Brunswick West
- Best Bars in Brunswick West
- Cost of Living in Brunswick West
- Brunswick West Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Brunswick West
- Brunswick West Transport Guide
- Brunswick West 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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