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What is the Safer Neighbourhoods Plan 2022-2027?

A safer neighbourhood is one in which people feel secure in their home, on their street and in public spaces. It is where crime rates are low, there is a collective sense of community, and the environment is designed with everyone’s welfare in mind.

The Safer Neighbourhoods Plan will guide the Town over the next five years, and will help us identify safety and crime priorities, objectives and actions so we can ultimately create a dynamic place for everyone here in Victoria Park. This plan has been created in collaboration with our community and considers evidence-based theories and models.

Our priorities over the next 5 years

Here are our top priorities, identified by our community members.

CRIME PRIORITIES

• Antisocial and threatening behaviour

• Burglaries

• Property crime

• Drug and alcohol-fuelled crime

Key outcome areas

Outcomes that will help us achieve a safer neighbourhood.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

SECURITY AND REGULATORY INITIATIVES

• Lighting upgrades

• Road and footpath safety

• Public realm improvements

COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND SOCIAL COHESION

• Community funding programs

• Homelessness Policy Implementation Plan

• Community outreach service

SAFETY PRIORITIES

• Poor lighting

• Road and pedestrian activity

• Shopping centres

• Parks

• Train stations

• Albany Highway and surrounds

GOVERNANCE AND IMPACT

• Quarterly and annual updates to Council

• Reporting via Internal Working Group

• Impact Management Plan

• Ranger services

• CCTV Partnership Program

• Security Incentive Scheme

ADVOCACY AND PARTNERING

• Pursuing funding opportunities

• Participate in local safety networks

• A focus on the John MacMillan Precinct