Bayside Melbourne · VIC 3182
Security Services in St Kilda
St Kilda is one of Melbourne's best-known seaside suburbs, with the Esplanade, Luna Park, Acland Street and Fitzroy Street drawing visitors day and night. Many residents rent, often in older blocks of flats. The Crime Statistics Agency recorded 4,638 offences in St Kilda in the year to June 2026, and the City of Port Phillip ranked 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: St Kilda 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: 1920s and 1930s walk-up flats, converted Victorian mansions, apartments, some period houses
Security providers servicing St Kilda
5 providers list St Kilda 3182 in their service area. A provider appears under every service it offers, so the service counts can add up to more than 5.
| Company Name | Services | Licence | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defend Security Group | Licence status: No licence number published | 0426 655 294defendsecuritygroup.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 | |
| St Kilda Locksmiths | Licence status: No licence number published | 03 9525 5811stkildalocksmiths.com.auView full profile | |
| Walton Security | Licence status: No licence number published | 03 9970 8701waltonsecurity.com.auView full profile |
St Kilda security tip
Ask about the building entry, not just your own door
Many St Kilda blocks of flats have a shared entry with a lock that has not been changed in years, and letterboxes and bike racks sit in an open foyer or side path. If you rent, ask the owners corporation or agent about a new restricted-key lock or intercom for the main entry. For your own flat, a deadlock and a door viewer or smart doorbell need only minor changes; check with your landlord first.
St Kilda homes and what they mean for security
Much of St Kilda's housing is walk-up flats from the 1920s to the 1960s, including art deco blocks, along with grand Victorian homes that were split into flats or rooming houses and newer apartments near the foreshore. Buildings often have shared stairwells, open side paths and car spaces at the rear, and many were built long before modern entry systems. With a high share of renters, security upgrades usually need agreement from the owner or the owners corporation.
Security considerations in St Kilda
Practical points to raise when you compare quotes in St Kilda. They are general advice, not official statistics.
- Shared entries, stairwells and letterboxes in older blocks of flats
- Bikes and cars parked in open rear car spaces and side paths
- Crowds and late-night activity around Fitzroy Street, Acland Street and the foreshore
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 St Kilda listing above shows whether its licence was matched on a public register, published by the business, or not published.
Budgeting for security in St Kilda
Our cost guides give typical price ranges to compare St Kilda quotes against. They use south-east Queensland prices, so treat them as a rough guide in Melbourne.
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