Community safety projects

We aim to reduce crime, the fear of crime and antisocial behaviour.

Find out more about how we work to make Belfast a safer place using the links below:


security camera Safer Belfast CCTV

We're working to reduce antisocial behaviour in the area around Queen's University through our Safer Belfast CCTV pilot project.


Neighbourhood Watch logo Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

Neighbourhood Watch is a partnership between the police and local communities. It aims to help people protect themselves and their property.


Official helping a resident fill out a form Bogus callers

Helpful advice for staying safe at home and tips for what to do if an unwanted visitor calls to your property.


Alley gates Alley-gating scheme

Residents have seen a reduction in antisocial behaviour, burglaries and fear of crime since their alley-gates were installed.


pound coins stack Community Safety Small Grants

Find out about our community safety small grants scheme with grants of up to £1,000.


winner of outstanding award Ryan Brady Young People's Awards

Check out the winners of this year's Young People's Awards, held in the Waterfront Hall on Tuesday 30 March 2010.



Unite Against Hate logo Hate crime

Find out what we're doing to tackle hate crime and promote good relations in communities across Belfast.



Two women at a community safety meeting Safety of seniors

We are working with Belfast Community Safety Partnership to tackle problems associated with crime, antisocial behaviour and fear of crime in Belfast.


A council worker using a spray cleaning Safer Neighbourhood Antisocial Behaviour Programme

In our parks and leisure properties, activities such as drinking in public, vandalism and threatening behaviour costs millions of pounds each year.


Get Home Safe logo Get Home Safe scheme

This scheme aims to reduce alcohol-related violence and antisocial behaviour in the city centre.