Safety and Security

Anti-Social Behaviour
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) can be a real problem for some communities. If you experience ASB it is important you report it.

Devon & Cornwall Police
The Force is split into three BCU (Basic Command Units) Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly, Plymouth and Devon, each with its own commander.

Devon Fire & Rescue Service
Aiming to make everyone safer in their homes, on the roads or at work using their highly skilled and dedicated workforce.

Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is physical, sexual, psychological, emotional or financial abuse that takes place within an intimate or family type relationship and forms a pattern of coercive and controlling behaviour

Handyperson Scheme
The scheme provides Handypersons to carry out small repairs and jobs around the house and garden. Help is available to Torbay residents, who are over the age of 55 and unable to manage for themselves.

Health & Safety Executive
The HSE's job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities.

Home Improvements (Adaptations)
The Council provides adaptations to suit the needs of disabled people or people with mobility problems.

Home Safety Council
Helping to make homes into safe havens. Includes home safety recommendations, stories, project information, news and an online encyclopedia.

Neighbourhood Watch
Neighbourhood and Home Watch - looking out for the community.

Safer Communities Torbay
Working with you for you - this dedicated team are responsible for the reduction of crime and disorder in Torbay.

Victim Support
Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime right across England and Wales.