Where do we want to be?

All those who live, work and play in Durban feel and are safe in private and public spaces.

Targets How will we get there?

Strategy A: Neighbourliness and Community Forums

Some communities in Durban have successfully established community forums.  Community Forums promote connection within a community, access to crime information, access to support from neighbours in the event of crime, opportunities to develop a local approach to crime and joint action to take ownership of local public space.  

Strategy B: Planning for Safety and Promoting Ownership of Public Spaces

Well-used, public open spaces enhance neighbourhoods and reduce risks. Crime is discouraged by a more active presence and leads to stronger community pride in public spaces. Furthermore, areas become safety hazards through lack of well-maintained facilities.   Proactive steps can be taken to reduce crime risk sites through design and maintenance.   

Strategy C: Institutional Integration and Capacity Development

There are numerous role players in the safety and security sector.  Stronger integration between these role players and clearer definitions of roles and responsibilities can help everyone perform more effectively and reduce duplication.

Strategy D: Targeted Social Crime Prevention

Targeted interventions are required to reduce factors that lead to crime.  

Strategy E: Access to Information and Education

Information on amount of crime, areas of crimes, types of crimes and crime prevention assist stakeholders in taking targeted action to prevent crime.    

Strategy F: Create an Effective Criminal Justice System

Efficient and effective prosecution of crime provides the public with confidence that the system works and discourages crime.  

Short Term Target (10 years)	Medium Term Target (20 years)	Long Term Target (50 years)
Violent Crime reduced by half	Violent Crime reduced by 75%	Violent Crime reduced by 90%
50% of residents feel safe	75% of residents feel safe	All residents feel safe