Community safety in the City of Greater Dandenong is a collective responsibility. Everyone has the right to feel and be safe, whether at home, at work or in education, visiting or enjoying the many things our municipality has to offer.
Council implements evidence-based initiatives to help to reduce crime and increase community safety, which is essential to improving everyone's quality of life.
Raise a community safety concern
You can report an issue to council online about noise, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, footpaths and laneways, street and park lighting, homelessness and other issues.
The following links can help residents and businesses deal with graffiti, remove syringes left in public places, and report hooning.
How to report a crime
Council works closely with Victoria Police, other emergency services, Neighbourhood Watch, the community, other levels of government and many organisations to improve safety in public spaces and facilities, and homes.
To report non-urgent crime, call the Police Assistant Line on 131 444.
Submit an anonymous online report through Crime Stoppers Victoria or call 1800 333 000.
For emergencies, call 000.
Follow Eyewatch – Greater Dandenong Police Service Area on Facebook for information on local community safety concerns and ideas to improve community safety.
Police stations in Greater Dandenong
Dandenong Police Station (Open 24 hours)
Address: 50 Langhorne Street, Dandenong
Phone: (03) 9767 7444
Email: Dandenong.uni@police.vic.gov.au
Springvale police station (Open 6am to 10pm)
Address: 314 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171
Phone: (03) 8558 8600
Email: Springvale.uni@police.vic.gov.au
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