Safety is everyone's business.
Keeping our community safe is important and needs all of us.
It's not one service, organisation, government department or member of the community that can make it happen.
It takes all of us working together, helping each other to work on solutions to help our community be safe.
Read more about our partners in helping us all stay safe or assist us when we need help.
Non-government organisations
Crime Stoppers NT
Crime Stoppers is Australia's most trusted information receiving service for people wanting to share what they know about unsolved crimes and suspicious activity while staying anonymous.
The independent not-for-profit charity works closely with police, media and the community to help solve, reduce and prevent crime.
You do not have to leave your personal details, your call isn't traced and, if making an online report, your IP address is not recorded.
You can report a crime online or by calling Crime Stoppers NT on 1800 333 000.
Victims of Crime NT
Victims of Crime NT Inc. is a for purpose community organisation, established in 1995 to support people and communities in the Northern Territory who have been affected by crime.
Victims of Crime NT aim to assist people to recover, restore and grow through the provision of a range of practical and emotional support services, and prevention activities.
To seek assistance or find out more go the Victims of Crime website.
Neighbourhood Watch NT
Neighbourhood Watch NT use information from the Police and community to develop and deliver safety resources.
Helping Territorians stay secure, become more connected and feel safer.
Safety education is a pivotal aspect of the work they do. Providing relevant crime prevention and community safety information to Territory residents.
NT Government agencies
The following agencies have representatives within the Territory Community Safety Coordination Centre:
Community patrol services
Community patrols (also known as street patrols, night patrols, foot patrols and mobile assistance programs) assist people at risk of either causing or becoming victims of harm, such as:
- referring or assisting people with alternate accommodation
- defusing potentially violent situations
- providing information about and referral to support services (e.g. police, youth services, alcohol and other drug services)
- supporting community safety planning and its implementation.
There are a many Aboriginal organisations that conduct community patrol services in remote NT communities.