News

March 2026 update

13 April 2026

Engagement overview

  • 80 Contributions received in March
  • More than 76% of respondents reported spaces that make them feel unsafe with less than 4% reporting feeling quite safe.

Who we heard from

  • Majority women
  • Most common age group: 36–45
  • Good representation from LGBTQIA+, persons with a disability or chronic health condition

Top safety concerns

  • Environmental
    • Traffic Concerns
    • Graffiti / looks dirty
    • Poor lighting
  • Social
    • Antisocial behaviour
    • Unpredictable behaviour of others and loud or unexpected noises

Top safe locations and reasons

  • Locations
    • Federation Uni, Mt Helen
    • Pioneer Park, Wendouree
  • Reasons
    • Well looked after and feels nice
    • Provide quiet areas and easily accessible

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

Infographic showing Safer Ballarat March 2026 statistics as listed in the text above.