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Victoria Police record every reported break-in by local government area. Footscray sits in the City of Maribyrnong, alongside Yarraville, Seddon, Maidstone and West Footscray. Here is the most recent full year.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, LGA Criminal Incidents, year ending 31 March 2026 (released June 2026). Covers residential aggravated and non-aggravated burglary. Updated quarterly - check the latest figures.
Residential burglary across Greater Melbourne fell 14.7% in the year to March 2026, from 21,991 incidents to 18,761, and 29 of the 31 councils fell with it. Maribyrnong was one of them. If you read somewhere that break-ins are surging, that page is quoting an older release.
The more useful pattern is where burglary happens rather than whether it's rising. Maribyrnong ranks 4th of 31 Greater Melbourne councils on all recorded crime, but 6th on residential burglary. The same flip shows up right across Melbourne's wealthier east and bayside. Burglary follows what's inside the house, not the reputation of the postcode.
Footscray is changing faster than almost anywhere in Melbourne. Victorian cottages on narrow blocks sit beside new apartment towers, the share-house population is large, and the area around the market and station is busy from early morning. Maribyrnong's burglary rate fell 17.1% last year.
The older Footscray grid retains right-of-way laneways behind many streets. Narrow, unlit and leading straight to back gates. Same picture as the inner north: rear gate coverage before front door coverage.
If you're in one of the newer buildings, the lobby, car park and corridors are common property and often already covered. Your own entry usually isn't. Anything fixed to common property needs owners corporation approval, so flag the building on the form.
With a large rental and student population, streets turn over quickly and few people know all their neighbours. That removes informal recognition and is a reasonable argument for coverage of your own entry regardless of how the street feels.
Typical installed ranges for this part of Melbourne. Your exact figure depends on camera quality, cable runs and whether your roof cavity is accessible.
2 cameras on the front entry and driveway. Solid-brick walls add labour.
4 cameras including rear laneway access. Most period homes land here.
6+ cameras for large blocks, long frontages or heritage-sensitive placement.
Ranges are indicative only and are not a quote. Your installer confirms pricing after discussing your property.
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You'll need the landlord's permission for anything fixed to the building, plus owners corporation approval if it touches common property. Doorbell-style units that don't require permanent fixing are often the practical route for renters.
Yes - Footscray, West Footscray and Seddon, plus Yarraville, Maidstone, Kingsville and Braybrook nearby.
No. Self-monitored systems with no ongoing fee are available, and your installer will explain what monitoring actually adds for your situation rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.
No. A quote is just a conversation - no payment, no contract, nothing signed on the call.
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