Improve your safety

Simple steps you can take to feel safer in your community.

Know how to report crime
Quick ways to protect yourself and your property
Strengthen your community

Quick ways to protect yourself and your property:

• Keep up with local crime and safety issues through newspapers and community websites
• get to know your neighbours
• know how to contact your local police
• drive safely and responsibly
• report graffiti to your local council promptly
• report crime and safety problems to police.

Visit these webpages for safety tips on these common issues:

• alcohol misuse (Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand)
• illicit drugs
• youth parties and social gatherings (Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand) 
• staying safe on the internet
• online crimes, scams and fraud
• how to deal with domestic violence
• how to reduce burglars' opportunities
• other crime prevention tips.

How to strengthen your community
Communities of people who know each other can work together more effectively to address crime and crash concerns. These organisations can help:

• Neighbourhood Support - helping neighbourhoods become safer and more caring
• Community patrols - volunteers working alongside police to reduce local crime
• NZ Maori Wardens Association.