Crime & Safety

safety hat To improve safety and reduce crime the Corio Norlane Development Advisory Board’s Crime and Safety Sub Committee aims to address the following priorities:

Priority 1 - Proactive Policing
Priority 2 - Reduction of the use of Drugs and Alcohol
Priority 3 - Assisting victims of crime, including family violence
Priority 4 - Young People
Priority 5 - Creating Safer Neighbourhoods
Priority 6 - Safer homes

The CN DAB’s Crime and Safety priorities have been further supported by the following National, State, Regional, and Local policies and planning frameworks:

National

National Crime Prevention ‘Towards a Safer Australia 1996’
National Alcohol Strategy
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

State

Victoria Police ‘The Way Ahead 2008-2013 - Connecting the Community’
Victoria Police ‘Child and Youth Strategy 2009-2013’
A Fairer Victoria, Strong People, Strong Communities 2008
Neighbourhood Renewal

Regional

G21 Region Plan ‘A Sustainable Growth Strategy 2007’
Barwon Regional Drug Action Plan

Local

City of Greater Geelong ‘Geelong Community Safety Strategy 2007-2010’
CN DAB Crime and Safety Sub Committee
Corio Norlane Neighbourhood Renewal Community Survey

You told us you want...

…to know more about how to feel safer in your neighbourhood:

Family Violence Focus Group – Corio Norlane
Home Fire Safety Strategy
Road Safety Hotline – 03 5225 3297
Neighbourhood Watch
Dispute Settlement Centre at Cloverdale Community Centre
Northerly Aspects Community Safety Page sponsored by the Crime and Safety Sub Committee
Redevelopment of local parks using safer design guidelines

…improved relationships with local Police:

Corio Police Station’s 21st Birthday Celebration
Local Police involvement in community events
Police working with local services, organisations and agencies to better respond to community issues
Local Police attend Community Committees to hear first hand and respond to community issues

Through the many vital partnerships and collaboration between residents, the three tiers of government, community agencies and groups, the CNDAB is and has been proud to be part of the above programs, projects and initiatives that are or have been available in Corio and Norlane.