We work with the police, businesses, residents and other stakeholders to increase safety in the city through community projects, education, crime prevention and urban design.
Current Projects and Partnerships:
Alcohol Free Zones and Maps
Public drinking on streets and footpaths is prohibited within the designated Alcohol Free Zone areas. The zones are endorsed by Council, enforced by Police and valid for a period of four years. Alcohol Free Zones are renegotiated at the completion of the period, and feedback from the community is welcome. Alcohol Free Zones are currently located in:
Bushfire Protection / Management
We work with emergency services in bushfire prevention and management.
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan
The Plan provides us with a strategic direction to increase public safety
Community Safety Audits
Conducted by request for areas exhibiting social behaviour, public drinking or vandalism.
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
Ensures crime prevention measures are part of new buildings and infrastructure.
City Centre Street Camera Program (CCTV)
Street cameras have been installed in crime 'hotpots', primarily in the central business district (CBD) of Wollongong to help the police detect, prevent and prosecute assaults, robberies and other offences
Community Drug Action Team
The Wollongong Community Drug Action Team is a diverse group of community members and local services who work together to strengthen and encourage a local community response to drug and alcohol related problems.
Emergency Wollongong
We are committed to providing a safe and secure community. We provide information about how to prepare and act in a local emergency.
Health Safety Regulations
Our health inspectors ensure business operators comply with regulations in areas such as food safety, cleanliness of air conditioning cooling towers and skin penetration industries.
Safe Community Action Team
This team consists of representatives from the community, police, industry, business, and government. The group aims to reduce crime in the Illawarra by raising awareness and self-help strategies.
Safety in the City Strategy
This strategy provides a city centre focus to help reduce crime and promote a safer, more liveable city for residents, businesses and visitors.
Summer Bus
A free late night transport option supported by Wollongong City Council to help prevent drink driving and drink walking incidents. For details visit www.summerbus.com.au
Wollongong LGA Liquor Accord
An agreement developed by a number of local stakeholders, including liquor outlets and suppliers, Council and police. The Accord aims to reduce alcohol-related harm and crime, and improve the social environment, safety and well-being of people in the Wollongong Local Government Area (LGA).