Our Essendon Locksmith who operate in mobile vans in Essendon, is always on the ball when it comes to knowing what’s happening in and around Essendon. It’s important for us to keep abreast of the current crime stats so that we can better advise our customers as to the type of security that would best suit their needs.
Essendon is situated just 20 minutes drive from Melbourne’s CBD but appears world’s away with its green open spaces and relatively quiet lifestyle.
Like most suburbs close to the city, Essendon has undergone gentrification and now offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle while still retaining much of the character of the past.
If you love shopping, Essendon is the place to be with its close proximity to DFO, Airport West Shopping Centre and Moonee Ponds Central.
Of course, this suburb is also the home of the Essendon football club which has a massive following.
Public transport is in abundance with trains, trams and buses to get you around. For some exercise or outdoor adventure, there are also plenty of walking or cycling trails around the suburb.
All in all, it’s a great suburb to raise a family or to retire in. With its lovely tree-lined streets, this suburb has a pleasant ambience that many residents enjoy.
Crime Stats
The current crime stats were collated by the Crime Statistics Agency of Victoria. These outline the crime rates for our suburb in focus.
| Types of Crime | Essendon Crime Stats 2022 | Essendon Crime Stats 2019 |
| Theft | 455 | 516 |
| Robbery | 4 | 6 |
| Deception | 49 | 58 |
| Burglary/ Break & Enter | 77 | 118 |
| Breaches of Justice Order | 95 | 94 |
| Property Damage | 119 | 86 |
From these stats, it would appear that Essendon has become a much safer place to live with most crime rates being lower in 2022 compared to 2019. This would suggest that many residents and business owners are taking advantage of our 24/7 locksmith services as the premier locksmith in Essendon.
Business owners and managers are also starting to see the benefits of having access control systems installed as indicated by the drop in theft over the past 3 years.
In Summary
If you live in Essendon or are planning to move to the suburb, make sure that you give us a call if you think your home or business security could do with an upgrade. We’re always happy to discuss your security needs with you at any time of the day or night.
