Block Watch | City of Burnaby

Be a good neighbour and improve safety on your block

Block Watch is a free program run by the City and the Burnaby RCMP to help prevent crime and nuisance activities in your neighbourhood. As part of this program, you'll watch out for your neighbours as they'll for you–and report any crime or suspicious activity to the police. Block Watch is a great way to reduce and prevent crime in your block.

Block Watch makes safety a priority and helps participants take a proactive approach toward preventing crime and other unwelcome activities.

This program has been active in Burnaby since 1988. Currently, we have 9,000 residents participating in the program.

Reduce crime in your area

An active Block Watch program can significantly lower crime in your area. It also provides:

increased connection with your neighbours
improved communication between block members and the police
a sense of community and safety in your area
resources to make your home more secure
know-how to recognize and report suspicious activities
access to the latest crime trends and statistics
Block Watch street signs and stickers for your home

Become a Block Watch member

If your area has an active Block Watch, reach out to the Crime Prevention Unit at [email protected] or 604-646-9811 to participate.
If your block doesn't have an active Block Watch, you can start one by filling out a block watch team application form. You can also nominate yourself to be a captain or a co-captain.
Review the block watch team information package for more details.

What will be my role?

If you're a captain or a co-captain, you're responsible for facilitating the program in your neighbourhood. You will recruit participants and be a liaison with the Burnaby RCMP Crime Prevention Unit.
If you're a Block Watch participant, you'll monitor your neighbourhood and report any suspicious activity to the police and your captain or co-captain. You'll maintain communication with your captain and attend Block Watch meetings.