Crime prevention

The Police Services Act requires every police officer to prevent crimes and provide assistance and encouragement to other persons in their prevention.

The Service recognizes that crime prevention is a key component of community mobilization and that strong community partnerships are an essential element of any crime reduction strategy.

By educating and assisting community members to be more aware of their own safety, and to be proactive in the reductions of crime and eliminating the opportunity for crime, Toronto continues to be a desirable place to live and work.

See below for information on:

• Pamphlets (Crime prevention and Community Safety)
• Powerpoint Presentations/pdfs on crime prevention and community safety
• Links and contact information for various crime prevention resources (coming soon)
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

Pamphlets

Pamphlets dealing with crime prevention can be downloaded and printed as needed or they can be ordered by contacting the Community Mobilization Unit at 808-7070.  Many pamphlets are also available in translated versions.  See the Translated Pamphlet List on the Newcomer Outreach page for a complete list.

9-1-1 (PDF)
Apartment security (PDF)
Are You in an Abusive Relationship? (PDF)
Auto theft (PDF)
Babysitting (PDF)
Bicycle registration (PDF)
Bicycle safety
Bullying
Child abuse (PDF)
Child identification record (PDF)
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (PDF)
Cyber Safety (PDF)
Elder abuse (PDF)
Frauds and Scams against seniors (PDF)
Graffiti (PDF)
Hate motivated crime (PDF)
Holiday safety
Home security
Identity Theft
Internet safety (PDF)
Neighbourhood Watch (PDF)
Mental health issues - what to do after the police leave (PDF)
Police Week 2010 (PDF)
Protection for senior citizens (PDF)
Protect your child (PDF)
Protect yourself (PDF)
Purse snatching (PDF)
Robbery prevention and safety
Shop theft (PDF)
"Streetwise" - Do not become a victim of street robbery
Taxi driver safety
Travelling tips

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

CPTED is a crime prevention approach based on a theory that the built environment influences the behaviour of people. The proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the incidence and fear of crime, thereby improving the quality of life. CPTED involves the design of the physical space relative to the needs of the users the normal use of the space the predictable behaviour of the users of the space. Crime decreases if the opportunity to commit the crime is reduced or eliminated. CPTED works by eliminating criminal opportunities in and around your property. This can result in your property being a less appealing target.

For more safety information, please visit the Toronto Fire Services and Toronto EMS websites.