Footscray is a bustling and busy area. There is plenty of traffic and Footscray station is a busy hub of activity. There’s a great diversity of cultures in the area and this brings some delightful food and dining options – you’ll be spoilt for choice. The government is investing in the area and there are plenty of new apartment buildings – parking can be tricky but the great access to public transport means you don’t need to have a car. Like any inner-city suburb that sees a lot of passing foot traffic, Footscray has to deal with some criminal activity. Our Footscray locksmith takes a look at the latest crime statistics for the area.
Footscray Crime Statistics
Today our Footscray Locksmiths take a look at the latest Crime Statistics for the area. These statistics are released annually by the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency.
| 2018 | 2019 | |
| Property Damage (includes Graffiti and Criminal Damage) | 186 | 179 |
| Burglary/Break and Enter | 167 | 151 |
| Theft (includes bicycle theft and theft from retail stores) | 878 | 771 |
| Disorderly and Offensive Conduct | 138 | 88 |
| Robbery (including aggravated robbery) | 36 | 47 |
The latest statistics show us that there has been an increase in Robbery but a decrease in Property Damage, Theft, Burglary and Disorderly Conduct. Overall, if you are a home or business owner in Footscray taking some simple precautions to protect your property will ensure you are not a target.
Amalgamated locksmiths offer a variety of products that can help you secure your belongings or keep an eye on your property. Our local locksmiths can install user-friendly alarm systems that link to your smartphone. We can also install some CCTV cameras – which are a proven deterrent to opportunist thieves. If you’re looking to secure your doors or windows – we have a good selection of tried and tested options that are easy to instal and maintain. Have a browse through some of our best-selling security solutions.
We have a range for every budget, for example, our padlocks and hardened chains are a simple, affordable solution for securing your bicycle or outdoor chairs and furniture.
If you’re looking for a more substantial security solution, we offer free on-site quotations and we can discuss all your security concerns and help you identify areas of concern.
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