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Is Forest Hill Safe? Crime, Safety and What Locals Say (2026)

Safety guide for Forest Hill. Medical facilities, community infrastructure, and practical safety information.

Is Forest Hill Safe? Crime, Safety and What Locals Say (2026)

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Important: We do not publish crime statistics directly.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

ResourceCount
Medical facilities6
Parks (lit, public)11
Total local businesses39

The suburb has a steady community presence during business hours.

Medical Facilities

FacilityAddressPhone
Peter James Centre321-345 Burwood Highway+61 3 9881 1888
Forest Hill Medical & Dental Centre490-524 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
Dorevitch Pathology204 Canterbury Road, Blackburn South
Capital Radiology399-401 Burwood Highway, Vermont South
Capital Radiology Nuclear Medicine405 Burwood Highway, Vermont South
Melbourne Pathology249 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill

Practical Safety Tips for Forest Hill

  1. Lock your car — opportunistic theft happens everywhere in Melbourne
  2. Know your neighbours — community connection is the best safety net
  3. Report suspicious activity — call 000 for emergencies, Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 for non-urgent
  4. Light your property — sensor lights deter opportunistic crime
  5. Secure bikes — bike theft is Melbourne’s most common property crime

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)000
Police non-emergency131 444
Crime Stoppers1800 333 000
SES (floods, storms)132 500

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.

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