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Safety

The safety of our residents is of the utmost importance to the City of Mount Pearl. On this page you can find links and information about our Municipal Enforcement Division, (including the latest quarterly reports on incidents and citations), road safety tips, the Neighbourhood Watch Program and the Safety Snowplow activity booklet.

Municipal Enforcement

Our Municipal Enforcement Team is steadfast in their commitment to addressing, identifying, and investigating violations of regulations in Mount Pearl. They cooperate and collaborate with the RNC when a crime occurs in our city and facilitate the Neighbourhood Watch Program to encourage residents to contribute to a secure community. With that in mind, here are some things we can all do to stand up for safety:

  • Protect your home by locking doors and windows, installing outdoor lighting, and using security systems to deter crime.
  • Teach children and teens to recognize unsafe situations and how to respond appropriately.
  • Join the Mount Pearl Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee. ​ Contact (709) 368-7071 or nlcrimeprevention@gmail.com.
  • Report suspicious activities and stand united against violence. Contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit nlcrimestoppers.com to report crimes anonymously.

Non-Urgent Contacts:

Emergency Contacts:

  • 911
  • Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-737-4668

Safety requires collaboration among residents, businesses, community groups, and local authorities. Let’s work together for a safer city.

Municipal Enforcement Quarterly Statistics

View the most up to date quarterly statistics on incidents and citations at the following links:

Neighbourhood Watch Program

Combating crime together in the most effective way – before it starts!

This is a community-based crime prevention program to reduce and deter crime and encourage strong neighbourhood relationships. It involves neighbours working together by watching out for each other’s property and alerting the police of suspicious activity. Neighbourhood Watch is coordinated in partnership by the City of Mount Pearl Municipal Enforcement Division, the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, and the Mount Pearl Citizens’ Crime Prevention Committee.

What is Neighbourhood Watch?

It’s a community-based crime prevention program to reduce and deter crime and encourage strong neighbourhood relationships. It involves neighbours working together by watching out for each other’s property and alerting the police of suspicious activity. It teaches residents to secure their property, be aware of their surroundings, communicate with their neighbours, and help combat crime before it happens.

How does it work?

The program works through mutual aid – neighbours watching out for neighbours. Members of Neighbourhood Watch learn how to be alert to suspicious activity and how to respond appropriately to potential threats.

Neighbourhood Watch:

Does not require a great deal of time from its members.
Does not require you to patrol your neighbourhood.
Does not ask you to take on the role of police or chase suspected criminals.
Does not involve being a nosy neighbour or invading personal privacy.

Watch for suspicious activity:

Vehicles passing by numerous times.
Person taking a short cut through a backyard.
Unauthorized door-to-door canvassing.
Loitering around a business that is closed.
Person looking into car windows or checking door handles.
Person entering a side yard.
Person running … are they carrying anything? Do they have a backpack?
Loud arguments or fighting in the street.

If you see something suspicious:

Write down the make, model, colour and licence plate number of the suspicious vehicle.
Write down clothing and physical descriptions of suspicious persons.
Note the direction of travel.
Call police immediately. Don’t assume someone else has called.

 

How do I get involved in Neighbourhood Watch?

Block Captain: You can start a Neighbourhood Watch program by becoming a Block Captain. The city’s Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator will assist you in developing a Neighbourhood Watch program and provide start up resources and guidelines.

Watch Member: If there is an existing Neighbourhood Watch in your area, you can become a Watch Member. You will become connected with your Block Captain who will welcome you to your new program and provide important resources and educational tips.

 

Information Brochure                                   Registration Form

neighbourhood watch image                                         registration form

Join Neighbourhood Watch. Your home, your community. Keep it safe.

Contact the Neighbourhood Watch Coordinator at 748-1082 or e-mail neighbourhoodwatch@mountpearl.ca.

Road Safety

No Need for Speed

There’s no need for speed in the City of Mount Pearl. We have many residential neighbourhoods, over 50 km of walking trails, over 50 playgrounds and play courts, and eight schools. Our goal is to keep our neighbourhoods safe and enjoyable for everyone – pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

We do this through:

  • School safety patrols in the mornings and in the evenings on weekdays.
  • Regular radar patrol in areas known for higher driving speeds.
  • Mobile digital traffic signs displayed throughout the community to bring awareness to drivers’ speeds. These are often used in school zones.
  • Targeted traffic operations in partnership with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

What’s the Speed in your Neighbourhood? 

As our city continues to grow, we remain focused on prioritizing safety initiatives and traffic calming measures throughout Mount Pearl. To help us do this, we have collected speed data for various streets. We will continuously update the map below to provide more information to you as it becomes available.

Please click on the orange bubble in the map below to see what the average driving speed is in your neighbourhood.

 

Community Safety Resources 

Your safety is our priority. This section provides a collection of helpful resources, from public safety meetings to practical tips on staying safe in everyday situations. Whether you’re looking for information on road safety, emergency preparedness, or community initiatives, you’ll find a variety of videos, guides, and documents to keep you informed. Check back often as we continue to add new materials to help keep our community safe and thriving.