Is Mooroolbark as bad as these negative comments?

Hi everyone,
I am looking to buy a house in Mooroolbark and to be honest I liked the area and the properties. I was 90% sure that I wanted to invest in this area, but now by reading those negative comments About crime rate, addiction to drugs and etc. I am a bit reluctant but still I like the area. The safety and crime rate is really important to us because we want to raise our kids there. I really appreciate your advise in this matter, as it could help us a lot.