Crime Prevention in Cockburn

The City of Cockburn regularly consults with the WA Police, Neighbourhood Watch, other local governments and various organisations across Western Australia to reduce crime in our community.

The City supports a Community Safety & Crime Prevention Committee, which makes recommendations about safety and crime prevention to Council.

The City’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan supports the Committee in developing, implementing and evaluating projects and initiatives that enhance safety and reduce crime within the community.

• Increase awareness of the consequences of speeding within the City of Cockburn

• Change attitudes and behaviours within the community in regards to speeding

• Increase motorists’ awareness of the real speed at which they are travelling

• Driver alert/ public education.

The City's Community Safety and CCTV Strategy can be found in the 'Related Documents' below.

Crime statistics

You can view crime statistics in your area, by visiting the WA Police opens in a new window and entering your suburb

Bicycle D-locks
The City, in conjunction with WA Police and Crimestoppers, are promoting the use of D-locks on bicycles in Cockburn, to help prevent theft.

D-locks are much stronger than a regular chain lock and are a much greater deterrent to thieves when used correctly. A D-lock should be used to lock the front wheel and the bike frame to the rail. Never lock just your frame or wheels. Secure any accessories such as helmets and lights, or take them with you.

Keep an eye out for future Bike Theft Prevention events in the community where you may be eligible for a FREE D-lock.

Register your bike opens in a new window to help WA Police and the cycling community return lost or stolen bicycles to the rightful owner.

Anti-theft Screws for Licence Plates

Cockburn Neighbourhood Watch Reference Group, local Police, and Bunnings regularly participate in anti-theft screw installation days, whereby residents can have their existing number plate screws, replaced with specially designed anti-theft ones, free of charge at Bunnings.

Anti-theft screws turn only one way, preventing opportunistic thieves from removing the number plate with a regular screwdriver. Once installed, only a specially designed tool can be used to remove them. 

More information and contact

For more information on crime prevention and community safety, including how to join the City’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee, please contact Ranger and Community Safety Services on 08 9411 3444 or at customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au.