Is Fairfield Safe? (2026)
Fairfield 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Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly.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 Fairfield specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 14 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 24 |
| Total local businesses | 111 |
High foot traffic from 111 local businesses keeps streets active.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Darebin Community Health | — | +61 3 9403 1200 |
| Victoria Road Medical Centre | 68 Victoria Road | +61 3 9489 5504 |
| Fairfield Dermatology Clinic | 278 Wingrove Street, Fairfield | +61 3 9486 4300 |
| Wingrove Medical Clinic | 270 Wingrove Street, Fairfield | — |
| Fairfield City Medical Centre | 124 Station Street, Fairfield | — |
| Fairfield Paediatrics | 148 Station Street, Fairfield | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology Fairfield | 149-153 Station Street, Fairfield | +61 3 9486 7310 |
| Direct Radiology Fairfield | 149-153 Station Street, Fairfield | +61 3 9489 8884 |
Practical Safety Tips for Fairfield
- 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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- Best Bars in Fairfield
- Cost of Living in Fairfield
- Fairfield Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Fairfield
- Fairfield Transport Guide
- Fairfield 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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