The City of Swan is here to help keep your business safe and secure. Focused on crime prevention, the City offers services to protect your business and give you peace of mind.
With the City of Swan supporting you, you can concentrate on growing your business in a safe community. Below are some helpful resources to get your started.
Read more about how to Report a Crime(open in new window).
It provides guidance on identifying online threats, protecting customer information, and creating policies to safeguard against cyber-attacks and scams. It includes a checklist to assess your business’s cyber security and offers tips on how to strengthen protection against cyber threats.
Become a Cyber Warden today! The Cyber Wardens program(open in new window) helps small businesses become cyber-safe by educating your team on how to protect against online threats. By identifying and safeguarding important business information, recognising common scams, and promoting cyber safety within your team, you can defend against digital break-ins and recover from cyber attacks.
ecome a Cyber Warden to strengthen your business’s security and ensure you’re prepared to handle any cyber threats.
- 000 – for life threatening situations
- 131 444 – for police attendance
- 1800 333 000 to report anonymously to Crime Stoppers
- 0403 277 478 (SMSAssist) – SMSAssist is a text messaging service for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, which can be used for contacting the WA Police Force and Requesting assistance.

Snap, Send, Solve it!
Did you know you can download the Snap, Send, Solve app on your smartphone? This app allows you to easily report community issues like graffiti, vandalism, broken glass, areas affecting your business and much more.
For your business, using this app can help keep your surrounding area well-maintained, promote safety, and demonstrate your commitment to community improvement. By staying proactive in reporting issues, you can maintain a positive business environment and enhance your business’s reputation.
Start snapping today! Simply download the app from the App Store on your smartphone or tablet.
Design out Crime at your business with CPTED
Good environmental design can help deter criminals from targeting your business.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is a strategy that users focuses on designing and modifying the built environment to reduce crime. By implementing CPTED principles, business can enhance safety, prevent theft, reduce liability, and promote a safer community. Key principles of CPTED include territorial reinforcement, natural access control, surveillance, target hardening, maintenance, and social interaction.
These strategies enhance visibility, prevent unauthorised access, and strengthen community bonds. For a thorough evaluation, download the WA Police Security Audit(open in new window).
For landscaping or fencing approvals, contact the City of Swan’s planning department at (08) 9267 9267.
CPTED’s principles are most effective when applied together, as detailed below.
Contact Us
If you cant find what you need, feel free to contact our team at business@swan.wa.gov.au.