Municipal safety is about creating a community where everyone feels supported and included.

Our Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan is a community-driven roadmap designed to make Mount Pearl safer, healthier, and more connected for everyone who lives, works, and plays here.

It focuses on prevention, collaboration, and early action, addressing safety concerns before they escalate and strengthening long-term well-being through partnerships across the community.

Building a Safer Mount Pearl

Click here to view the full Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (PDF).

BUILT ON COMMUNITY SAFETY

Over 500 residents and business owners shared their experiences, priorities, and ideas through surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Their feedback shaped the plan’s priorities and helped identify where the City can have the greatest impact.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to lend their voice. Your input ensures the plan reflects real community needs without making assumptions.

Your voice matters in shaping a safer Mount Pearl. Whether you have questions about the plan or would like to share your experiences, we're listening. Email us at mysafecity@mountpearl.ca or leave a comment below to contribute to the conversation.

SIX PRIORITY AREAS

Based on community feedback, the plan focuses on six key priority areas:

  • Youth Safety, Engagement, and Development
    Creating safe spaces, reducing bullying, and engaging youth as partners in solutions.
  • Safe and Inclusive Public Spaces
    Improving T’Railway lighting and maintenance, transportation access, and inclusive design to foster safety and belonging.
  • Mental Health and Social Supports
    Expanding access to timely, culturally responsive supports and improving coordination between services.
  • Responsive Safety and Enforcement
    Supporting fair, visible, and collaborative enforcement that responds effectively and respectfully to community concerns.
  • Housing, Mobility, and Urban Design
    Addressing housing affordability, reliable transportation, and people-centred design to support long-term well-being.
  • Building Trust and Collaboration
    Strengthening partnerships and fostering a sense of inclusion across all neighbourhoods.
ALIGNED WITH NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES

This Community Safety and Well-Being Plan follows the Canadian Centre for Safer Communities (CCfSC) model used across Canada to promote collaboration between social services, enforcement, planning, and community organizations.



The plan is built on four interconnected approaches:

  • Social Development: strengthening protective factors and community connections
  • Prevention: reducing risks before issues escalate
  • Risk Intervention: providing targeted, timely support where it’s needed most
  • Emergency Response: ensuring effective and respectful response when incidents occur

These approaches address immediate concerns while building long-term resilience.

ALREADY IN MOTION

Many actions identified in the plan are already happening in Mount Pearl, including:

WHAT'S NEXT?

Creating a safer, healthier Mount Pearl is a shared effort, and you can help:

  • Volunteer: Join community programs and initiatives
  • Report: Share non-emergency safety concerns with the City through Citizen Reporter
  • Explore Resources: Find programs and supports for youth, seniors, and families through the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan

Please note: This platform is not for reporting incidents or concerns that require immediate action.

  • For emergencies or crimes in progress, call 911.
  • To report criminal or suspicious activity, contact the RNC at 709-729-8000.
  • To speak with Municipal Enforcement or report a city safety concern, call 709-748-1000.
If you need assistance accessing this page or any of the resources, please call us at 709-748-1000 or email mysafecity@mountpearl.ca.

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