Safer Business in Swan

The City of Swan is here to help keep your business safe and secure. Focused on crime prevention, the City offers services to protect your business and give you peace of mind. 

With the City of Swan supporting you, you can concentrate on growing your business in a safe community. Below are some helpful resources to get your started.

The Western Australia Police Force offers Business Security Videos and Factsheets to help businesses and employees reduce the risk of criminal activity. Visit the WA.gov.au website to access these resources, along with information on the services, announcements, roles, and commitment to safety in the community.

Reporting crimes to WA Police helps protect your business by preventing further incidents, supporting investigations, and improving the overall safety of your area. By acting, you contribute to a safer community and assist in ensuring a quick response to criminal activities. Reporting crime helps create a safer environment for your employees, customers, and the wider neighbourhood. 

Read more about how to Report a Crime.

Having CCTV for your business is essential for enhancing security. It helps deter crime, monitor suspicious activity, and provide valuable evidence if an incident occurs. CCTV can protect your employees, customers, and property while support investigations if needed. Consider registering your CCTV system on the Cam-Map WA portal, a comprehensive database of voluntarily registered CCTW systems across Western Australia.

Business.gov offers resources to help businesses understand and protect themselves from cybercrime.

It provides guidance on identifying online threats, protecting customer information, and creating policies to safeguard against cyber-attacks and scams. It includes a checklist to assess your business’s cybersecurity and offers tips on how to strengthen protection against cyber threats.

Become a Cyber Warden today! The Cyber Wardens program helps small businesses become cyber-safe by educating your team on how to protect against online threats. By identifying and safeguarding important business information, recognising common scams, and promoting cybersafety within your team, you can defend against digital break-ins and recover from cyberattacks.

Become a Cyber Warden to strengthen your business’s security and ensure you’re prepared to handle any cyberthreats.

Here are some important contacts for emergency and assistance:
  • 000 – for life threatening situations 
  • 131 444 – for police attendance  
  • 1800 333 000 to report anonymously to Crime Stoppers
  • 0403 277 478 (SMSAssist) – SMSAssist is a text messaging service for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, which can be used for contacting the WA Police Force and Requesting assistance.
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Snap, Send, Solve it!

Did you know you can download the Snap, Send, Solve app on your smartphone? This app allows you to easily report community issues like graffiti, vandalism, broken glass, areas affecting your business and much more.

For your business, using this app can help keep your surrounding area well-maintained, promote safety, and demonstrate your commitment to community improvement. By staying proactive in reporting issues, you can maintain a positive business environment and enhance your business’s reputation. 

Start snapping today! Simply download the app from the App Store on your smartphone or tablet.


Download the Snap, Send, Solve app

Design out Crime at your business with CPTED

Good Environmental design can help deter criminals from targeting your business.   

 

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a crime prevention strategy which uses design and the built environment to reduce crime and improve the quality of the location.  

Businesses that apply CPTED principles can improve the safety of their employees and customers, prevent theft, and contribute to a safer neighborhood. To see how secure your premises are, download the WA Police Security Audit.


For questions about landscaping or fencing approvals, contact the City of Swan’s planning department on (08) 9267 9267.  

 

CPTED principles are most effective when applied together, as detailed below.  

Natural access control uses barriers to prevent unauthorised access while guiding legitimate movement, such as placing gates and curbs to keep vehicles visible from entrances, adding alarms for security, and ensuring well-lit, visible areas. For example, a business owner could install a gate and visible alarm decals near the entrance to deter intruders.

Territorial identity defines private and public areas to deter trespassers, using landscaping like fences or hedges to separate business property from public spaces, while ensuring they don't block lighting or visibility. For example, a business owner might plant hedges to mark boundaries without obstructing the entrance.

Maintaining the building exterior and surroundings signals that the business is active and well-managed, helping to deter crime as neglect can attract criminal activity. For example, a business owner might regularly repair any damage to the property to avoid the appearance of abandonment.

Social interaction and creating positive community relations will naturally improve surveillance and support good behaviour.  This can be achieved by clearly rejecting violence, responding to aggression before it escalates, and addressing violent incidents with a consistent message. For example, a business owner might train staff to identify early signs of aggression and address them calmly to prevent violence.

Surveillance enhances safety by using space, lighting, and technology to reduce concealment areas, such as avoiding walls near entrances and installing visible lighting and CCTV surveillance. For example, a business might add lights and CCTV around entrances to improve visibility.

Target Hardening involves adding security features, like deadbolt locks, protective window films, and gates, to make it harder for intruders to break into a building. For example, a business owner might install tempered steel deadbolts and window films to prevent break-ins.

Contact Us

If you cant find what you need, feel free to contact our team at business@swan.wa.gov.au.

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The City of Swan acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of this region, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and their descendants.

Aboriginal artwork by Norlap Creative in partnership with Nerolie Bynder.

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