Neighborhood Safety Checklist: Audit Your Block

Safe neighborhoods aren't accidents, they're built by residents who pay attention and act together. This checklist helps you audit your block and prioritize improvements.

Physical Environment

• Lighting: Are streets, alleys, and walkways well lit?
• Visibility: Are sightlines clear of overgrown shrubs?
• Maintenance: Are vacant lots and abandoned cars addressed quickly?

Community Connection

Do neighbors know each other? An active group chat or watch program means suspicious activity gets noticed and shared fast. Strong social ties are one of the best predictors of low crime.

Reporting and Awareness

Does everyone know how to report crime and non-emergencies? Shared awareness of recent incidents helps the whole block stay alert and respond quickly.

Put your findings to work by starting a neighborhood watch and tracking incidents on a neighborhood crime map.