Barwon, City of Greater Geelong · VIC 3220
Security Services in Geelong
Geelong is Victoria's second-largest city, on Corio Bay, and central Geelong holds the Westfield Geelong and Market Square shopping centres, Little Malop Street's dining strip, the waterfront, University Hospital Geelong and a Deakin University campus. The Crime Statistics Agency recorded 4,200 offences in the suburb of Geelong in the year to June 2026, up from 4,050 the year before. Theft from shops (666) was the largest group, followed by breaches of bail conditions (526), drug possession (296) and criminal damage (249).
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, recorded offences by suburb or town, Year to 30 June 2026. Area: Geelong as defined by the source. Figures are for the suburb or town as the Crime Statistics Agency defines it, and include every offence type it records, including breaches of court orders and bail conditions. They are counts of offences recorded by police, not rates per resident. Regional centres draw people from surrounding districts for shopping, services, work and nightlife, so their counts are higher than their population alone would suggest. Recorded crime also depends on what is reported and how it is policed, and past figures do not predict future risk.
Housing stock: Apartments and townhouses in and around the city centre, Victorian and Edwardian terraces and cottages, and converted commercial buildings
Security providers servicing Geelong
6 providers list Geelong 3220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Scarlett Security | Licence status: Licence 705-740-02S (VIC)Licence number published | 0418 524 438johnscarlettsecurity.com.auView full profile | |
| Locktec Locksmiths Geelong | Licence status: No licence number published | 0414 212 240lockteclocksmiths.com.auView full profile | |
| Oz Wide Locksmiths | Licence status: No licence number published | (03) 5222 1557ozwidelocksmiths.com.auView full profile | |
| OzSpy Security | Licence status: No licence number published | 07 3806 4891ozspysecurity.com.auView full profile | |
| Rocky's City By The Bay Locksmiths | Licence status: No licence number published | rockysaberdeenlocksmithsgeelong.com.auView full profile | |
| Stan Wootton Locksmiths | Licence status: No licence number published | (03) 5221 8988swlocksmiths.com.auView full profile |
Geelong security tip
Retailers: make theft harder without confrontation
Theft from shops was the largest offence group in central Geelong last year, with 666 offences. Retailers get the most from greeting everyone who comes in, keeping high-value items near the counter or locked away, placing cameras over the entrance and the counter, and agreeing with staff that they observe and report rather than confront anyone.
Geelong homes and what they mean for security
Central Geelong mixes retail, offices and hospitality around Malop, Moorabool and Ryrie Streets with a growing number of apartments and townhouses, while the surrounding streets have Victorian and Edwardian terraces and cottages and converted commercial buildings. Apartment residents share car parks and entries, and older terraces often have a rear lane, a timber back gate and original doors and windows that need better locks.
Security considerations in Geelong
Practical points to raise when you compare quotes in Geelong. They are general advice, not official statistics.
- Theft from shops in the city centre
- Shared entries and car parks in apartment buildings
- Rear lanes and older doors on terraces and cottages
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 Geelong listing above shows whether its licence was matched on a public register, published by the business, or not published.
Budgeting for security in Geelong
Our cost guides give typical price ranges to compare Geelong quotes against. They use south-east Queensland prices, so treat them as a rough guide in Regional VIC.
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