Rowena Santos seeks community input on break-ins, theft and neighbourhood security
Amid growing concerns about neighbourhood safety, a Brampton regional councillor is turning to residents for answers.
Rowena Santos, who represents Wards 1 and 5, has launched a public survey aimed at gathering feedback on the types of crime people are experiencing in their communities — and what solutions they would like to see.
The initiative focuses largely on what Santos describes as petty but disruptive crimes, including late-night vehicle break-ins, theft of tools from sheds and garages, and package thefts from front porches.
“When someone tries to open your car door in the middle of the night or steals a package from your porch, it shakes your sense of safety at home,” Santos said. She added that direct input from residents will help the city work alongside Peel Regional Police and Brampton’s Community Safety & Well-Being Office to develop practical responses tailored to neighbourhood needs.
While Peel police received approval to hire 475 additional frontline officers over 2025 and 2026, Santos believes increased staffing alone will not fully address the anxiety many residents are feeling.
The survey aims to identify where incidents are happening most frequently, how often they occur, and which prevention strategies residents want prioritized. The results, she says, will help guide discussions on targeted enforcement, community programming and possible policy adjustments.
As concerns over property crime continue to surface across the city, Santos’ outreach effort signals a push toward community-driven solutions. The feedback collected may help shape how Brampton addresses safety challenges in the months ahead.