Our City is committed to community safety and crime prevention by working in partnership with WA Police, other government agencies and our community.
Crime prevention at home
There are ways to make your home less appealing to criminals.
- Lock all doors and windows.
- Keep fly screens locked.
- Never leave a spare key outside. Leave one with a neighbour, friend or relative.
- Cut back shrubbery around your home. This will make it harder for burglars to hide, and will increase visibility of your home from the street.
- Make records and take photographs of valuables. Record serial numbers, descriptions, estimate values etc.
- Keep your house number clearly visible.
- Make sure your home is well lit at night.
- Lock all sheds, garages and side gates.
- Put away tools, ladders and equipment that could be used to break in.
- Keep your letter and meter box locked.
- Be mindful when posting information on social media; saying you are on holiday suggests you are away from home.
- Install and use a house alarm and CCTV.
Click below to download a checklist from the WA Police that can help you assess how safe your home is:
Crime prevention for motor vehicles
- Close and lock all windows and doors.
- Remove valuables - mobile phones, iPods, laptops, CDs, money, sunglasses, bags etc.
- Do not place items in your boot, console or under your front seat - you never know who is watching. If it is valuable, take it with you.
- Do not leave loose change in view; thieves will do hundreds of dollars damage to steal small amounts of money.
- Power cables indicate there are valuable items hidden in a vehicle. Remove these from view.
- Never hide a second set of keys anywhere in your car. Thieves know where to look.
- Have your keys in your hand before you get to your car. Be aware of your surroundings.
Crime prevention online
The esafety Commissioner has developed a host of resources to help everyone stay safe and connected online. These resources include advice about online scams and identity theft, keeping children safe online, and cyberbullying.
You can also find up-to-date information about scams at Scamwatch.
Neighbourhood Watch
Your neighbours know more about you than the police. That is why your neighbours are often the first to recognise suspicious behaviour when you are away.
The four crime prevention tips recommended by Neighbourhood Watch are:
- Observe your surroundings.
- Acknowledge your neighbours.
- Report suspicious activity.
- Share information with neighbours and police.
Visit Neighbourhood Watch to find out more and get involved.
Bikelinc - Connect to Protect your Bike
Thousands of bikes are stolen across Western Australia each year, many of which are recovered by WA Police.
In many cases, police are unable to return bikes to owners because there are no records of serial numbers and other features.
Creating a profile on Bikelinc gives you and your family the best chance to get your bike back should it ever be lost or stolen.
Who to call
Emergencies
In an emergency or life-threatening situation always phone 000.
Non-life-threatening issues
Contact WA Police on 131 444 for issues such as:
- Anti-social behaviour
- Hooning
- Noisy parties
- Criminal or suspicious activity.
City of Wanneroo Rangers
Contact our Rangers on (08) 9405 5000 during office hours, or 1300 138 393 after hours for assitance with issues such as:
- Abandoned vehicles
- Littering and dumping
- Animal control
- Graffiti
- Parking
- Unauthorised signs
- Verge treatments.