Suburb in Focus – South Yarra
If you’re a Melbournite searching for convenience, then South Yarra is the suburb for you. Everything is at your finger-tips – gyms, trendy restaurants, bars, spas, retail stores, cinemas and, of course, great public transport and access to the CBD. There are plenty of attractive apartments and green spaces for those times you need an escape – the Botanical Gardens are nearby and you have easy access to the beach and the Yarra River. Naturally, living so close the city has its drawbacks – there’s high demand for apartments and plenty of people willing to pay high rentals. There’s always a buzz of traffic, both car and foot traffic. Parking can be tricky and the streets are noisy. Our emergency locksmith, South Yarra, often gets called out to businesses and residents in the area. Today, we take a look at the latest crime statistics for the area.
South Yarra Locksmiths
The latest Crime Statistics for South Yarra, as taken from the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, are as follows:
| 2018 | 2019 | |
| Property Damage (includes Graffiti and Criminal Damage) | 140 | 190 |
| Burglary/Break and Enter | 248 | 228 |
| Theft (includes bicycle theft and theft from retail stores) | 870 | 994 |
| Disorderly and Offensive Conduct | 69 | 51 |
| Robbery (including aggravated robbery) | 7 | 17 |
In South Yarra, there has been an increase in ‘Property Damage’, ‘Theft’ and ‘Robbery’. It’s often the case that in high pedestrian traffic, areas, there will be some opportunistic thieves who are willing to take advantage of the constant flow of people to nab some items and blend into the crowd. Unlocked vehicles are also at risk and one shouldn’t leave items (phones, sunglasses, laptops etc) on display in parked vehicles. Theft from retail stores is also on the rise and that’s where our emergency locksmiths are able to provide assistance. We can install Smart Alarm Systems and CCTV. Should you be looking to update or improve your business security systems, then we can help you identify the best solutions for your needs – we have experience in all industries and can advise you on all forms of commercial security from Access Control to deposit safes.
Our residential locksmiths can offer great, budget-friendly solutions for all types of residences from apartment buildings to houses. We have good security solutions for garages and even for bicycles.
Emergency Locksmith South Yarra
If your property has been burgled or tampered with – we can repair, service and install locks. Our emergency locksmiths will provide same day service and we’re on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are able to provide an array of different solutions for all different budgets. Your safety is important so please give us a call if you have any questions or concerns and we will be happy to help.
