Our vision: Burnaby is a safe community for all
Burnaby's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan provides a framework for making decisions about community safety in Burnaby. To keep the Plan responsive and effective, progress is being tracked through annual reviews, performance reporting and ongoing community engagement. This ensures that priorities remain relevant, strategies are adapted as needed and Burnaby continues to build a safer, more connected community.
This progress report and update highlights the work underway to improve safety in Burnaby.
What's new and key priorities
The updated plan outlines 17 strategic actions. In 2026, 85 initiatives will advance these strategic actions. 58 are already underway and 27 are new or in the planning and exploration stages. To respond to changing community needs, a new set of initiatives will be introduced each year, aligning with broader City strategies, including Burnaby 2050, the Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Framework and the Anti-Racism Framework.
- Community safety and connection – Strengthening trust and collaboration between residents, the City, Burnaby RCMP, and the Burnaby Fire Department.
- Emergency and climate resilience – Enhanced preparedness for emergencies and disasters, extreme weather, and other emergencies, including new technologies and community education.
- Safer public spaces – Initiatives to improve lighting, accessibility, and safety in parks, streets, and civic facilities.
- Responsive and inclusive services – Programs that address homelessness and embed anti-racism, Indigenous leadership, and equity into a proactive approach to services.
- Youth and Family First Strategy – A comprehensive new framework focused on prevention, intervention, and support for young people and families.