Community safety
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Safety in Newcastle
Community safety and crime prevention are increasingly regarded as being the responsibility of the community at large, in addition to the police and the justice system.
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Stronger communities
The extent to which we know our neighbours is directly linked to how safe we feel in our neighbourhood. Strong communities watch out for each other and the people who live there are often there to lend a hand to a neighbour.
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Managing assaults
Newcastle City Council works with police, Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing through the Crime Prevention Partnerships and other stakeholders to reduce the level of non-domestic violence related assaults in the local government area.
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Secure Taxi Rank
Secure taxi ranks provide a safe way for people to get home late at night from the city centre and Hamilton.
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Drinking safely
A public education campaign on drinking safely is being coordinated by the Drinking Safely Institute, Newcastle CBD Liquor Accord and other stakeholders including council.
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Alcohol Free Zones
Alcohol free zones and alcohol prohibited areas are useful tools when used as part of a broader strategy to manage alcohol related crime and antisocial behaviour.
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Operation Bounceback
In a bid to reduce the number of thefts involving older cars, The City of Newcastle has partnered with the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) to launch Operation Bounce Back.
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Alcohol Management Strategy
Link and info for the 2010-2013 Alcohol Management Strategy
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Walk Smart
The Walk Smart initiative is aimed at creating safer pedestrian routes for people visiting the Newcastle CBD, Hamilton and Islington areas at night.