Is Forest Hill Safe? (2026)
Forest Hill is quiet and residential.
Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly. The authoritative source is the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria. Look up Forest Hill specifically for current data.
Safety Infrastructure
| Resource | Count |
|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 6 |
| Parks (lit, public) | 11 |
| Total local businesses | 39 |
The suburb has a steady community presence during business hours.
Medical Facilities
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Peter James Centre | 321-345 Burwood Highway | +61 3 9881 1888 |
| Forest Hill Medical & Dental Centre | 490-524 Springvale Road, Forest Hill | — |
| Dorevitch Pathology | 204 Canterbury Road, Blackburn South | — |
| Capital Radiology | 399-401 Burwood Highway, Vermont South | — |
| Capital Radiology Nuclear Medicine | 405 Burwood Highway, Vermont South | — |
| Melbourne Pathology | 249 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill | — |
Practical Safety Tips for Forest Hill
- 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 Forest Hill
- Best Cafes in Forest Hill
- Best Bars in Forest Hill
- Cost of Living in Forest Hill
- Forest Hill Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Forest Hill
- Forest Hill Transport Guide
- Forest Hill 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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