Crime and Incident Reporting: Community Awareness & Action

Our latest snapshot paints a very real picture of community safety engagement and reveals a striking contrast:

While nearly everyone (9 in 10) knows how to report a crime or suspicious activity, only about 1 in 3 (just 36%) feel confident that local authorities will respond effectively.

When it comes to action, nearly 2 in 3 (64%) have reported a crime or safety concern before. But the remaining 5 in 9 didn’t - split between those who didn’t know how, didn’t believe it would help , or never felt the need. This highlights a clear disconnect: knowing how to report doesn’t always mean people will. A lack of trust and belief in outcomes remains a major barrier.

Please view the visual and enhanced results here.