News

February 2026 update

2 March 2026

Engagement overview

  • 87 visitors engaged with the project
  • Over 77% of respondents reported spaces that make them feel unsafe
  • 22% reported spaces that make them feel safe

Who we heard from

  • Majority women
  • Most common age group: 36–45

Top safety concerns

  • Environmental
    • Traffic concerns (walking & crossing safety/unsafe pedestrian zones & narrow or missing footpaths)
    • Hooning concerns
    • Dangerous driving
  • Social
    • Antisocial behaviour 60.9%
    • Loud or unexpected noises 32.2%

Top safe locations

  • Armstrong St Nth, Soldiers Hill
  • Police Lane, Ballarat Central
  • Parent Place & Libraries
  • Botanical Gardens / Lake Wendouree

Community members can continue to report multiple locations. The Safer Ballarat mapping project remains open for contributions.

Infographic showing Safter Ballarat February 2026 statistics as listed in the text above.