Community safety
Working together for a safer Randwick
Community safety is everyone’s responsibility. Council plays an important role in guiding and managing the environment in which we live, work and connect, but creating a truly safe community takes a whole-of-community approach.
Safety involves more than reducing crime. It’s about building places, relationships and systems that help people feel secure, included and supported in everyday life.
A Safer Randwick City 2025–2035
The A Safer Randwick City 2025–2035 Community Safety Action Plan is Council’s long-term roadmap for strengthening safety and wellbeing across our city.
Focusing on prevention, inclusion and resilience, the Plan aims to ensure everyone feels safe and supported wherever they live, work or visit.
Learn more about A Safer Randwick City 2025-2035 Community Safety Action Plan (PDF, 8.6 MB)
Council's role
Council works closely with residents, NSW Police and community partners to strengthen safety and wellbeing across Randwick.
Our work focuses on:
- Designing and maintaining safe, accessible and welcoming public spaces
- Supporting programs that promote social connection and inclusion
- Advocating for safe housing, transport and community infrastructure
- Addressing factors that place people at risk, such as isolation, housing stress and mental health challenges
Through these partnerships, we aim to reduce the potential for harm, not just respond to it, by making it harder for crime to occur and easier for people to stay connected and supported.
Our Safety Plan
A Safer Randwick City 2025–2035
The A Safer Randwick City 2025–2035 Community Safety Action Plan is Council’s long-term roadmap for strengthening safety and wellbeing across our city.
Focusing on prevention, inclusion and resilience, the Plan aims to ensure everyone feels safe and supported wherever they live, work or visit.
More than preventing crime
The Plan recognises safety is shaped by social, environmental and personal factors, from our homes, public spaces, relationships and sense of connection.
By addressing these broader influences, Council is helping to create the conditions where everyone can thrive.
Developed with our community
Created with input from residents, NSW Police and local organisations, and informed by Council’s 2023 Community Safety Study, the Plan responds to real local experiences and needs.
Key focus areas
- Reducing anti-social behaviour and crime
- Improving safety in parks, recreation and public spaces
- Promoting road and traffic safety
- Addressing alcohol and vehicle related disturbances
- Supporting wellbeing, inclusion and resilience
Our vision
Together with our community and partners, Council is building a safer, more connected and inclusive city, a place where everyone feels they belong and can participate fully in community life.
Learn more about A Safer Randwick City 2025-2035 Community Safety Action Plan (PDF, 8.6 MB)
Public Safety CCTV Cameras
Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) is part of Council's crime prevention initiative in Randwick City. Find out more about privacy, how they help create a safer space and how to contact us at CCTV & cameras.
Crime statistics
The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) is the official source of NSW crime statistics. BOCSAR conducts research into crime and criminal justice evaluates initiatives designed to reduce crime re-offending.
Other community safety issues
Follow the links below for information on other community safety programs and issues.
Safety around dogs
Safety around dogs is something we can never be complacent about. There are legislative requirements around restricted and dangerous dogs, and fines for dog offences.
Fire safety
Fire safety is also an important issue, and there are requirements for houses and other buildings to have smoke alarms and other protective devices.
Water safety
The SES Multicultural Water Safety Committee has created a useful directory of services PDF, 1952.64 KB and groups to help you stay safe in the water.
Hate Crimes
Council supports the eradication of Hate Crimes, visit the Australian Institute of Criminology and the Sydney Institute of Criminology websites for more information.