The planning and design of residential houses, places, spaces and buildings can assist in reducing crime by the application of improvements to lighting, fencing, landscaping and surveillance of the area from buildings and land use.
Peoples' behaviour, particularly in terms of the possibility of offending, as well as an individual's perception about their safety, can be influenced by the design of an environment. Good design can reduce opportunities for offending and improve feelings of safety.
It is very important that all crimes are reported. Correct information about how many and what types of crimes are occurring in the community helps Police to protect residents...
The Gunnedah Crime Prevention Working Group was formed in 2000 and is an advisory group of Council that meets bi-monthly. The Working Group adopts a whole of community approac...
Gunnedah Shire Council places a high priority on community safety, and is reviewing its 2018-2022 Crime Prevention Plan. In formulating the new plan, Council will measure how...
The planning and design of residential houses, places, spaces and buildings can assist in reducing crime by the application of improvements to lighting, fencing, landscaping a...
Residents are able to borrow electronic engravers for a two (2) week period to identify their belongings free of charge from the Shire Library. Engraving your valuables will a...
There are many simple changes you can make to lessen the risk of crime in and around your home and neighbourhood. Practical steps that residents can take to maximise home secu...
Travelling away or going on holidays? Don’t forget to: Let your neighbours know and arrange for them to keep watch of your property Ask someone to collect your mail regu...
Council works with NSW Police, Gunnedah Shire Crime Prevention Working Group and community groups, sports clubs and other partners to conduct community safety and crime preven...
