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City of Langford Launches Community Safety Survey to Support Evidence-Based Budget Decisions

February 04, 2026
City of Langford Launches Community Safety Survey to Support Evidence-Based Budget Decisions

Langford, B.C. – The City of Langford is launching a Community Safety Survey this week to better understand how safe residents feel in their neighbourhoods, parks, and public spaces, and to learn more about any experiences or concerns residents may have. To ensure an impartial and statistically reliable survey, the City has contracted EKOS Research Associates, an independent public opinion research firm.

The survey results will be provided to Council as part of the 2026 budget process and will complement statistics collected by the West Shore RCMP and provided in the latest Crime Statistics of BC. Ultimately, this will help ensure the City’s policing and public safety resources reflect the needs and priorities of Langford residents during what is expected to be a challenging budget year.

The survey asks residents about:

  • How safe they feel in public spaces during the day and at night
  • Experiences in public places such as parks, trails, sidewalks, and transit stops
  • Any incidents that may not have been reported to police and the reasons why
  • Their overall perceptions of public safety in Langford

“Hearing directly from residents is essential to making informed decisions about community safety,” said Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson. “This survey will give Council a clear understanding of how people are feeling in their neighbourhoods and what resources are needed most. We’re committed to ensuring our public safety investments reflect the real experiences and priorities of the community.”

This work builds on the City’s recent public information session on community safety resourcing, held in December 2025 with two public safety and policing subject matter experts. The session included insights on approaches used by other B.C. communities. A copy of the Public Safety and Police Resourcing Report, along with a recording of the session, is available at https://langford.ca/policing-resources/

Beginning this week, residents may receive a phone call, either on a landline or mobile phone, inviting them to participate. The survey report is expected to be completed by the end of February. Each completed survey will result in a $5 donation to the Goldstream Food Bank, in recognition of participants’ time.

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