Council focuses on creating safe, inclusive spaces and addresses safety concerns in Yarra parks and outdoor spaces
What we're doing
We want our community to feel safe. We are working on creating inclusive streets, parks, trails and recreational facilities for women, girls and gender-diverse people, to help create a safer environment for our community.
Council has a number of specific initiatives designed to improve safety in certain areas, including the Safe and Liveable Victoria Street Project.
What we've heard
The YourGround survey report reveals perceptions of safety in Yarra's open spaces.
To better understand perceptions of community safety from women and gender-diverse people in Yarra's parks and open spaces, we partnered with gender, design and space specialists, XYX Lab, and digital consultancy, CrowdSpot .
More than 450 submissions were made about Yarra sites in response to the YourGround survey.
The responses showed that lighting, access to footpaths and access to facilities and infrastructure is vital to perceptions of safety.
Three factors the survey respondents gave for feeling less safe were:
- Anti-social behaviour from others
- Inadequate lighting
- Isolated locations
Respondents indicated they were less concerned about safety in Yarra's parks during the day, when compared to other municipalities.
Visit the YourGround website to see the interactive map and results.
Reporting safety concerns
Victoria Police
In any situation where your personal safety is threatened, Victoria Police are the responsible authority. You can contact Victoria Police via:
- Emergency - Triple Zero (000)
- Police Assistance Line - 131 444
- Crime Stoppers - 1800 333 000
Yarra City Council
You can call us on 9205 5555, email on [email protected] or make an online request to:
- make a noise complaint
- report an overflowing rubbish bin
- report inappropriately disposed syringes
- report a parking infringement
- report broken equipment or infrastructure
- report any other issues.
Public Housing Estate grounds
If you are concerned about safety in any of Yarra's public housing estates, you can contact the Local Housing Office: