the 96 tram line operates every six minutes weekdays, every 10 minutes weekends, and every hour at nighttime throughout the week. but getting off the tram on fraser st station after dark, some residents say, poses risks certainly not worth taking.
If you have personal safety concerns and experience accessibility issues at fraser st station, please contact wskra or your local state MP, nina taylor. reach-out to nina taylor either by email nina.taylor@parliament.vic.gov.au or by calling the office number on 03 9646 7173 on state matters.
[posted 1 july 2023]
although our streets are generally safe, inadequate lighting HEIGHTENS FEELINGS OF INSECURITY when walking during the nighttime hours, specially around fraser st station
In March 2019, some residents expressed concerns about their personal safety on West St Kilda streets at nighttime. They highlighted poor street lighting, trees obscuring street lights, and overgrown foliage near footpaths. The area near tram stops on Canterbury Rd and Park St stood out to have poor lighting. If you have concerns on personal safety, please discuss them with your Committee or email WSKRA wskrassociation@gmail.com. Read more
neighbourhood watch
At our 2 Oct 2019 meeting, the WSKRA Committee listened to Bambi Gordon, Neighbourhood Watch Victoria CEO, on the history of Neighbourhood Watch, its evolution since Victoria Police withdrew funding in 2009, and its work today in helping create safer neighbourhoods.
She reported that statistics are relatively low for crimes in West St Kilda and that property crime is more prevalent than other sorts of crime. To avoid becoming victims of property crime, she encourages all of us – including those who live in apartment buildings – to remember simple things like locking up at all times.
Due to an increase in car theft, Ms Gordon recommends to never leave keys in your car. You should always hide keys (including house keys), and always ensure keys are out of sight from passersby. She described today’s thieves as opportunistic and lazy – if they encounter a locked door they generally move on.
The level of resourcing for crime prevention is based on crime statistics. Ms Gordon recommends you report all crimes no matter how minor to Police (131 444 for non-urgent calls or 000 for emergencies) or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000).
Maybe start a Neighbourhood Watch Group? Go to nhw.com.au for more info.