Embedded Crime Prevention in the City of Armadale
Crime prevention is embedded throughout the City of Armadale to improve the safety of the community.
From the Community Services Directorate developing programs with diversion from crime and/or self esteem aims.
To Parks and Reserves improving passive surveillance and lighting in all parks.
Eyes on the Street
Eyes on the Street is a coordinated intelligence gathering program which encourages State
Government agencies, local governments and businesses to identify and record
suspicious behaviour and report it to police.
In the City of Armadale a number of staff including Rangers, Waste Services and Parks and
Gardens work throughout the City and are therefore in a very good position to
witness and report suspicious or criminal activity.
Members of the public can report suspicious behavior to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
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Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
The planning and design of 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' behavior,
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 that environment. Good design can reduce opportunities for offending and
improve feelings of safety.
The City of Armadale facilitates yearly update training for all relevant personal including
Building, Technical Services and Community Development staff in the principles of CPTED.
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