Melton’s thoughts on local policing are in with the results of the annual Victoria Police Community Sentiment Survey.
The statewide survey gives the community the chance to have its say about safety concerns and preferences when engaging with police, as well as experiences of police in your community.
This year about 11,000 responses came in from across the state.
Key issues identified in the Melton community were safety in public spaces including youth offending, street violence and theft, road safety including hoon driving, speeding and burnouts and safety of property including home burglary, and theft from motor vehicles.
The Melton community suggested more police presence in patrolling public spaces and roads, Increased police patrols at night, more CCTV/security cameras and better lighting in public places and more work to address drug related crime.
Melton Neighbourhood Policing Co-ordinator Joanne Mutsaerts said Victoria Police would like to thank all those who took part in the Community Sentiment Survey.
“Melton police are fully committed to providing an intelligence led policing response to ensure we are utilising our police resources at the right times and the right places to combat crime and ensure community safety,” she said.
“We will continue to work with our partners to come up with initiatives to address your safety concerns in line with our Neighbourhood Policing Framework.”
