Community safety

One of our main objectives is to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour. To do this we work with statutory agencies and communities to help improve safety in their local areas. Some of our key partners include the Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership and the Department of Justice NI.

The Community Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland

The Department of Justice have launched their new Community Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland (2012 - 2017). The strategy, entitled 'Building safer, shared and confident communities' will guide our own community safety work, as well as the work of the Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership. Find out more on the Department of Justice NI website.

Belfast Policing and Community Safety Partnership

Belfast District Policing Partnership has merged with Belfast Community Safety Partnership to establish the new Belfast 'Policing and Community Safety Partnership'.

Community safety projects

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

Find out more about how we are working to make Belfast a safer place using the links below.


Unite Against Hate logo Hate crime

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



Get Home Safe logo Get Home Safe

Tips to help you stay safe when you're enjoying a night out.


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.


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.


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.


Community safety wardens Neighbourhood Officer Teams

Our Neighbourhood Officer Teams carry out high visibility foot patrols across Belfast, helping to create a safer city.



Alley gates Alley-gating scheme

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


Young People's Awards Young People's Awards 2012

Our Young People's Awards recognise the contribution young people make to improving community safety in Belfast.



Neighbourhood Watch logo Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

Find out how Neighbourhood Watch can help you protect yourself and your property.


Alcohol free are sign Alcohol bye-laws

Learn more about how we're working with the police to tackle on-street and underage drinking.