FAQs

Community Safety refers to the actual or perceived safety concerns that may affect our quality of life, wellbeing and the ability to live ‘free from fear’. Safe communities are those that are connected, liveable and secure.

Local government enforces many state regulations and is responsible for the ‘peace, order and good government’ of their municipal districts. 

This includes delivering and advocating for services that support a safer and inclusive community.

The community can bring about positive change and solutions to local community safety issues at a grassroots level, by initiating small changes such as, creating networks with local neighbours, actively contributing to the wider community and sharing information and reports with relevant agencies.

• Get to know your neighbours - your neighbours are your biggest security asset. They can keep an eye on your property and can report suspicious behaviour. 
• Get reporting - if you witness a crime or see something suspicious, take the time to report it. 
• Get informed - the City has a number of resources to help you improve safety and security within the home, business and community.
• Get busy - the look and feel of an area can impact our perceptions of safety. Report public maintenance issues such as graffiti and faulty lighting. Keep your own property well maintained.

For emergency or life threatening situations, contact 000. 

For Police assistance or attendance in no-urgent situations, contact 131 444.

To report suspicious or criminal behaviour anonymously, contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online report at crimestopperswa.com.au.

Whilst City officers do not have the power to intervene criminal activity, the City's Ranger and Community Safety Service (RCSS) conduct patrols of the area 24/7 to provide peace of mind to the community. You can contact the RCSS team on 1300 422 664 to arrange additional patrols of a particular area, to deter anti-social behaviour and provide an added layer of surveillance.