Neighbourhood Watch

Working together to protect their homes and keep their community safe

Neighbourhood Watch Crime Concern Mississauga 2009

Recognizing the importance of neighbourhoods is not a new strategic approach to community development. The place-based approach is founded on evidence that neighbourhoods matter to both the well-being of individuals and to the prosperity of the broader community. Public safety is everyone’s concern and citizens need to contribute to the development of a safe and cohesive living environment. Experience shows that viable results will be achieved only if all the dynamic forces within a community are mobilized and work together to create safer communities.

There are many social and economical advantages to the Neighbourhood Watch Program.

• Offered free of charge to those living within Mississauga
• Research shows Watches see a decrease in crime (as much as 40%-60%)
• Existence of a strong Watch can be a deterrent to burglars and vandals

Th e Community supports Neighbourhood Watch because it is a self-help program designed to empower neighbours and neighbourhoods to take an active role in protecting one another’s home and property. Along with the shared responsibility of protecting one another, this program facilitates stronger & healthier friendships in order to build safer neighbourhoods. All the participants share the same concern and that is the safety and security of all in the community. Moreover, the program has been strongly supported by the community since 1992 and now has over 5,000 volunteer units of housing participating, with 45 dedicated volunteer Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators. Currently this program does not have a dedicated staff member – so please help support the Neighbourhood Watch program by making a donation.

To find out Neighbourhood Watch locations within Mississauga, view our Crime Incidents Map.

Click here to download the Neighbourhood Watch Brochure Click here to make a donation to the Neighbourhood Watch Program.