Is East Melbourne Safe? (2026)
East Melbourne 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Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly.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 East Melbourne specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 17 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 17 |
| Total local businesses | 172 |
High foot traffic from 172 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Parade Surgery Centre | 100 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9650 4000 |
| Dr Alice Huang | 33 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9417 1088 |
| Dr Johannes Kern | 15 Collins Street, Melbourne | — |
| Fertility Control Clinic | — | — |
| Chase Medical Centre | — | — |
| Jean Hailes at Epworth | 412 Victoria Parade | +61 3 9562 7555 |
| Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists | — | — |
| St Vincent’s Hospital | 41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy | +61 3 9288 2211 |
Practical Safety Tips for East Melbourne
- 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 East Melbourne
- Best Cafes in East Melbourne
- Best Bars in East Melbourne
- Cost of Living in East Melbourne
- East Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to East Melbourne
- East Melbourne Transport Guide
- East Melbourne 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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