Metro Guards provides licensed, full-service security in Footscray, covering static guards, mobile patrols, concierge officers, construction site protection, and event security.
We hold a security licence issued by the Licensing & Regulation Division (LRD) of Victoria Police, we're ISO certified, CM3 certified, an ASIAL member, and we've won the Australian Achiever Award three times. Over 17 years, we've built a reputation across Melbourne's inner west for showing up properly briefed and staying accountable.
Risk Profile in Melbourne's Inner West
This part of Melbourne's west carries a different risk profile to quieter residential pockets nearby. Break-in rates here run more than double the state average, and motor vehicle theft sits well above both the Victorian and national averages. Around 17,000 residents call the suburb home, and the area's mix of a busy retail strip, a university campus, riverside parks, and pockets of active development means the security challenge changes block by block.
Along Hopkins Street and Barkly Street, the issues are retail theft, antisocial behaviour after dark, and pressure on late-trading venues. Closer to the Maribyrnong River and the university precinct, the concerns shift to unauthorised access on construction sites, unattended parkland after hours, and student housing that needs a visible presence rather than a locked gate.
Where Metro Guards Operate
Hopkins Street and Barkly Street
The main retail and hospitality strip, needing static guards and mobile patrol checks through closing hours.
Riverside Precinct Near the Maribyrnong River
Parkland, walking trails, and new residential developments needing overnight patrols.
University Precinct
Student accommodation and campus-adjacent buildings needing concierge and access control.
Whitten Oval and Surrounding Venues
Event security and crowd control for match days and community events.
Station Precinct
High foot traffic zones needing a visible deterrent during peak commuter hours.
Active Construction Sites
Across the suburb's ongoing residential developments, needing overnight guards and access control.
Which Security Service Fits Your Site
Our Full Range of Security Services
Beyond the services most relevant to this area, we offer the complete range across Melbourne.
Static Security Officers
On-site officers for ongoing protection of any premises.
Mobile Patrol Services
Scheduled GPS-tracked vehicle patrols for sites that don't need a full-time guard.
Concierge Security
Front-of-house officers combining access control with a professional welcome.
Uniform and Covert Security
Visible deterrence or discreet, plain-clothes monitoring, depending on the risk.
K9 Security Guards
Handler-led dog units for faster threat detection on large or high-risk sites.
Loss Prevention Security
Retail-focused officers trained to stop theft before it happens.
Alarm Response
Officers who physically attend and assess triggered alarms out of hours.
Event and Crowd Control Security
Licensed crowd controllers for events, festivals, and match days.
Why Businesses Choose Metro Guards
17+ years building a reputation across Melbourne's inner west for showing up properly briefed and staying accountable
Licensed by the Licensing & Regulation Division of Victoria Police under the Private Security Act 2004 (Vic)
ISO certified, CM3 certified, ASIAL member, and a three-time Australian Achiever Award winner
Officers briefed on local traffic patterns, laneways, and access points before they're ever on-site
Dispatches from teams already working across Melbourne's west, keeping response times fast
Other Melbourne Suburbs We Cover
Talk to Our Operations Team
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