Inner west Melbourne · VIC 3011
Security Services in Footscray
Footscray is the busy centre of Melbourne's inner west, home to the Footscray Market, Nicholson Street Mall, a Victoria University campus and a fast-growing cluster of apartment towers near the station and the Maribyrnong River. The Crime Statistics Agency recorded 4,397 offences in Footscray in the year to June 2026, and the City of Maribyrnong was among the five Greater Melbourne councils with the highest offence rates.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, recorded offences by suburb (postcode 3000 for the CBD), Year to 30 June 2026. Area: Footscray as defined by the source. Figures are counts of offences recorded by police for the whole suburb, not rates per resident. Busy centres draw workers, shoppers and visitors, so their counts are higher. Recorded crime also depends on what is reported and how it is policed, and past figures do not predict future risk.
Housing stock: Victorian and Edwardian weatherboard cottages, brick houses, new apartment towers, student housing
Security providers servicing Footscray
6 providers list Footscray 3011 in their service area. A provider appears under every service it offers, so the service counts can add up to more than 6.
| Company Name | Services | Licence | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASAP Locksmiths | Licence status: No licence number published | 03 9510 3151asaplocksmiths.melbourneView full profile | |
| Hypower Security | Licence status: No licence number published | 03 7036 9140hypowersecurity.com.auView full profile | |
| Intellect Information Technology Pty Ltd | Licence status: Security licence not applicable | 1300 799 165intellectit.com.auView full profile | |
| Protection Pacific Security | Licence status: Licence 418-312-31S (VIC)Licence number published | 1300 793 911protectionpacific.comView full profile | |
| Shield Locksmiths | Licence status: No licence number published | 0423 264 170shieldlocksmiths.com.auView full profile | |
| Walton Security | Licence status: No licence number published | 03 9970 8701waltonsecurity.com.auView full profile |
Footscray security tip
Cover the side path of older cottages
Footscray's weatherboard cottages usually have a narrow side path running from the front fence to the backyard, often with a low or broken gate. It leads to the back door out of sight of the street. A lockable side gate, sensor lighting and a camera covering the path cover the area front cameras can't see.
Footscray homes and what they mean for security
Older Footscray streets are lined with Victorian and Edwardian weatherboard and brick cottages on narrow blocks, many with a side path and a rear lane or shed, while new apartment towers and student accommodation have risen around the station, the university and the river. Apartment residents share car parks, bike rooms and lobbies managed by an owners corporation, and shops around the market and mall have busy daytime trade and quiet nights.
Security considerations in Footscray
Practical points to raise when you compare quotes in Footscray. They are general advice, not official statistics.
- Side paths and rear lanes giving hidden access to the back of cottages
- Shared car parks and bike rooms in new apartment and student buildings
- Shops around the market and Nicholson Street Mall after trading hours
Licensing in Victoria
Licensing and registration requirements vary by state, service, and the work being performed. Treat the information below as a directory aid, not a substitute for checking the relevant regulator. Security licences in Victoria are issued by Victoria Police Licensing & Regulation Division. Each Footscray listing above shows whether its licence was matched on a public register, published by the business, or not published.
Budgeting for security in Footscray
Our cost guides give typical price ranges to compare Footscray quotes against. They use south-east Queensland prices, so treat them as a rough guide in Melbourne.
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