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Mississauga’s largest crime prevention network

Your street.
Your neighbours.
Your Watch.

Neighbourhood Watch is an organized group of neighbours looking out for one another and each other’s property. It’s free, and it’s one of the most effective things you can do to keep your street safe. Join the Watch already active in your area, or start a new one.

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What it is

What is Neighbourhood Watch?

Neighbourhood Watch is an organized group of neighbours looking out for one another and each other’s property. This no-cost initiative fosters transparency and empowers residents to stay vigilant against crime and suspicious activities. By openly sharing information and working hand in hand with law enforcement, we create safer streets and stronger communities. Beyond reducing crime rates, it strengthens the bonds among residents, forging a united front against threats.

By being part of Neighbourhood Watch, you’re not just joining a program — you’re becoming a vital part of one of the largest crime prevention efforts in partnership with Peel Regional Police. Let’s build a safer, stronger community together.

Mississauga neighbours at their Neighbourhood Watch sign
How it works

Three steps to a safer street.

You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be a neighbour who cares. We handle the rest.

1

Sign up, free

Add your name in under two minutes. No cost, no commitment beyond wanting a safer street.

2

Join an existing Watch, or start a new one

We’ll connect you with an active Neighbourhood Watch on your street, or help you launch a brand-new one with Team Lead training, a CPTED safety audit, and official signage.

3

Your street stays connected

Coordinate with neighbours, receive crime & safety alerts, and reach every resource through the SafeCityApp.

What you get

What’s included?

Whether you join an existing Watch or start a new one, Safe City Mississauga gives you everything you need for a safer, more connected street, at no cost.

Onboarding & Training

Get started with expert guidance. As a Team Lead, you’ll receive training and ongoing support to confidently lead your Neighbourhood Watch.

Activation Meeting

Kick off your Watch with a meeting led by Safe City Mississauga, ensuring you have everything you need to build a safer, more connected community.

Crime Prevention Audit

Identify crime risks with a professional CPTED assessment, with invitations extended to Peel Regional Police and your local Councillor.

Neighbourhood Watch Signage

Show your community is looking out for one another with official signage that deters crime and promotes awareness.

Crime & Safety Notifications

Stay connected through the SafeCityApp, where neighbours can report concerns, share updates, and work together to enhance safety.

Community Engagement & Support

Bring your neighbours together. We help you plan activities that strengthen community ties, like Neighbours Night Out.

Crime Prevention Resources

Gain valuable safety knowledge through online courses on the SafeCityApp, helping you take proactive steps to protect your home and community.

The SafeCityApp

Your private community hub for coordinating with your Watch group, tracking local activity, and reaching every resource in one place.

See it for yourself

Neighbours protecting neighbours.

Hear directly from the residents, volunteers, and Peel Regional Police partners behind the work.

 
Get started

Ready when you are.

Free to Join

Join or Start a Neighbourhood Watch

Signing up is one of the most effective things you can do to protect your street. We’ll connect you to an existing Watch in your area, or help you start a new one. Either way, you’ll meet your neighbours and stay informed about local safety.

Join Your Watch Group

Free to join. Takes less than 2 minutes.

Members Only

Log In to the SafeCityApp

The SafeCityApp is your private community hub. Stay up to date on local activity, coordinate with your Watch group, and access tools and resources available exclusively to registered members.

Access the SafeCityApp

For registered Watch members only.

In partnership with

Peel Regional Police City of Mississauga Region of Peel

Join or start a Watch today.

Find the Watch already active on your street, or be the neighbour who starts one. Either way, you’re helping keep Mississauga safe.

Join Your Watch Group
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Have questions, or already live in a Neighbourhood Watch area? Get in touch if you’d like to get involved or need more information.

905-615-4155 ext. 4476 info@safecitymississauga.on.ca 1055A – 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, L5B 3C9