The City of Albany Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan was instigated as a result of a partnership between the State Government of Western Australia and the City of Albany. The Plan was developed in partnership with community organisations, state government agencies and community leaders and was adopted by Council in January 2010.

Five key areas were identified by the Community as being priority areas

1. Deliver, Monitor and Evaluate
2. Promoting Safer Communities
3. Design out Crime
4. Breaking Cycles and Building Futures
5. Reduce and Minimise Harm 

The City of Albany recognises that community safety and crime prevention is the responsibility of the whole community and as such this is a plan for the community.

A copy of the plan can be downloaded below, or alternatively you can phone the Community Development Officer - Youth on 9841 9294 or E-mail for a copy of the plan to be posted to you.

There are many things you can do to ensure your safety in the home. Some tips include:

• Ensure all windows and doors are locked before leaving your home
• Mark your valuables with your drivers licence number
• Install external motion sensor or reactive lighting
• Install a lock on your letterbox to ensure that documents which contain personal data cannot be stolen.
• Ensure that all poisons are out of children's reach or in a locked cupboard
• Never let a stranger in to your home - always check their identity first

For more information on home security and burgular prevention visit Neighbourhood Watch http://nhw.wa.gov.au

For information on keeping your children safe in the home visit Kidsafe http://kidsafewa.com.au

To reduce you chance of becoming a victim of car theft

• Look, Lock Leave - ensure that you leave no valuables in the car, and that no valuables are visible to passers-by.
• Ensure that your vehicle is locked and windows closed before leaving the vehicle
• Ensure that you park in a well lit area at night
• Never hide your spare keys on or in a vehicle

For more information on car security visit Neighbourhood Watch http://nhw.wa.gov.au

When travelling on our roads:

• Travel at or below the speed limit
• Ensure that children are wearing the correct restraint for their age
• Always wear a seat belt
• If drinking, plan not to drive. Take a taxi or ensure you have a designated driver

Albany PCYC provides a range of activities 7:30pm - 9:30pm every Friday night  for young people to 'hang out' with friends and participate in a wide range of activities.

Activities on offer include movie nights, basketball, indoor soccer, cooking plus much more!

For details contact Albany PCYC on 9842 1716