The following is a list of useful websites and resources to help with the planning and implementation of your crime prevention education and awareness project. This includes fact sheets, practical advice, project examples and communication materials which you can use for your own projects.
If you would like to use any of the resources below as part of your funded project, please email us at csfgrants@justice.vic.gov.au (External link) for copies and advice on branding.
General resources
Crime Statistics Agency
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Provides statistics on different types of crime in Victoria by time and location using an interactive map, and advice and assistance to government, media and the public to ensure data users are able to more accurately interpret, understand and critically evaluate the data to inform decision-making around crime.
| Source | Crime Statistics Agency |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Statistics and data |
Victoria Police crime prevention fact sheets
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The Victoria Police website features a range of crime prevention and community safety fact sheets on topics including personal safety, preventing home burglaries and theft of and from vehicles.
| Source | Victoria Police |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Fact sheets and practical advice |
Neighbourhood Watch
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Evidence-based tips for residents on how they can keep themselves and their communities safe.
| Source | Neighbourhood Watch Victoria |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Fact sheet and practical advice |
Crime Prevention NSW
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Evidence-based policies and programs to prevent crime and reduce re-offending. The website also links to fact sheets, handbooks and costing frameworks to assist communities to implement evidence-based crime prevention strategies.
| Source | Crime Prevention NSW |
| From | New South Wales |
| Type of resource | Fact sheets and practical advice |
NSW Police Force
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The NSW Police Force website provides information, fact sheets and videos on a range of crime prevention topics.
| Source | NSW Police Force |
| From | New South Wales |
| Type of resource | Fact sheets and practical advice |
WA Police Force
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The WA Police Force website provides fact sheets, posters and other toolkit resources about protecting your personal items, home, business, community and yourself.
| Source | WA Police Force |
| From | Western Australia |
| Type of resource | Fact sheets and practical advice |
Australian Institute of Criminology
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Australia’s national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice, compiling trend data and disseminating research and policy advice.
| Source | Australian Institute of Criminology |
| From | Australia |
| Type of resource | Evidence-based research |
Home safety
Preventing burglaries from homes
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A residential burglary prevention checklist with tips on security, marking property and what to do in the event of a burglary.
| Source | Victoria Police |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Checklist |
Residential burglary: Keeping safe and secure when you are at home and away
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Neighbourhood Watch provides practical advice to residents on how to maintain the appearance of their home and certain safety features and actions to reduce the likelihood of burglary.
| Source | Neighbourhood Watch Victoria |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Tips and practical advice |
Safe and secure – Residential
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Tips from the NSW Police Force on how to protect your home, including holiday safety and security and protection from mail theft.
| Source | NSW Police Force |
| From | New South Wales |
| Type of resource | Tips and practical advice |
Residential burglary prevention
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Tasmania Police have developed a handy booklet with advice on preventing residential burglary which also includes a home security audit residents can complete.
| Source | Tasmania Police |
| From | Tasmania |
| Type of resource | Publication |
Theft of and from motor vehicles
Driving down vehicle theft in Australia
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The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council website features information for motorists on preventing theft of and from vehicles including brochures, posters, multimedia, community guides and high quality print-ready materials.
| Source | National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council |
| From | Australia |
| Type of resource | Various print-ready materials |
Lock it or lose it campaign
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Tips from Neighbourhood Watch Victoria for motorists on how to prevent the theft of and from vehicles.
| Source | Neighbourhood Watch Victoria |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Tips and practical advice |
Theft of personal property in public places
Protecting yourself from theft in public
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A checklist to help you protect yourself from theft in public with tips on security and what to do in the event of theft.
| Source | Victoria Police |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Checklist |
Theft from businesses
Safe and secure - Business
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Tips from the NSW Police Force on how to protect your business from shoplifting, break-ins, fraud and robbery.
| Source | NSW Police Force |
| From | New South Wales |
| Type of resource | Tips and practical advice |
Business crime prevention
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A comprehensive booklet designed for retailers, small business operators and their staff to assist them to identify opportunities to prevent crime, and to identify criminal activity and offenders.
| Source | New Zealand Police Force |
| From | New Zealand |
| Type of resource | Publication |
Protect my business
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The WA Police Force has developed a selection of fact sheets, posters and checklists to assist businesses to protect themselves from theft and other types of crime.
| Source | WA Police Force |
| From | Western Australia |
| Type of resource | Various print-ready materials |
Understanding the Victorian justice system
If you are considering applying for a grant to deliver a ‘Understanding the Justice System’ program, you are encouraged to contact the Department of Justice and Community Safety to discuss your ideas before you submit your application.
Contact us by emailing csfgrants@justice.vic.gov.au (External link)
Australian law in orientation (education kit)
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Victoria Legal Aid has developed this education kit for Victorian educators, teachers and community workers teaching people who have been in Australia for less than six months, have low or no English and very basic legal literacy.
| Source | Victoria Legal Aid |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Various materials |
Case study: Wyndham Citizens Academy
Read about a recent program delivered in Melbourne's West designed for community members from diverse language and cultural backgrounds to help them gain a thorough understanding of the justice system. The case study also contains a documentary film made about the program.
| Source | Community Crime Prevention |
| From | Victoria |
| Type of resource | Publication |