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Crime Prevention and Safety

Council works together with a range of local authorities, organisations and local groups to provide a coordinated approach to community safety and crime prevention in the Snowy Valleys.

SVC Crime Prevention Plan 2020 - 2025

Our Crime Prevention Plan recognises Council’s role in promoting safety and security within our communities.

Our Aspirations:

• Reduce opportunities for criminal offending in the Snowy Valleys.

• Increase community confidence and heighten perceptions of safety in the region.

• Enhance partnerships and encourage collaboration amongst community groups involved in crime prevention initiatives.

• Engage and inform the community about local crime prevention activities

The information below has been sourced from the NSW Police Website - www.police.nsw.gov.au/safety_and_prevention/crime_prevention

Home Safety

Home should be a place where you and your family can enjoy safety and security. You can secure your home by taking a few simple steps which can significantly lower the risk of your home being the target of thieves.

Online Safety

As the number of people using mobile phones, Wi-Fi, computer game consoles and other devices to access the internet increases, the need for better cyber security across these devices becomes increasingly important.

Personal Safety

Don't let the fear of crime rule your life and stop you from enjoying the things you like doing. A few simple precautions can considerably reduce your risk.

Vehicle Theft

Protect your vehicle and valuables. Thieves are opportunistic and they may not be interested in stealing your vehicle, instead interested in what’s inside.

Senior Safety

Here are some simple tips we can all take to help protect yourself, your family and friends from the effects of crime.

Rural Crime

Rural crime costs millions of dollars every year. Theft of livestock, produce and equipment, illegal shooting, trespassing and other crimes affect people's livelihood and well-being.