Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan
Penticton’s Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan
We are building a multi-year strategy to make Penticton safer, stronger and more connected. The Community Safety & Wellbeing (CSWB) Plan brings together residents, local businesses, non-profits, Indigenous partners, education, public safety, and other organizations, as well as other levels of government, to identify key challenges to prioritize and address for a safer and healthier future.
The Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan Process
Now in Phase 3, the City of Penticton is moving forward with the next phase after extensive community engagement identified five priority areas that will guide development of the plan safety, health and quality of life for residents in Penticton.
The Phase 1 & 2 What We Learned Report was delivered to council on July 14, 2026, and endorsed five priority areas as the foundation for the plan's development. The five priority areas include: Community Safety & Crime Prevention, Emergency Management, Response & Community Resilience, Housing Security & Homelessness Response, Mental Health, Substance Use & Wellness Supports, Community Belonging & Inclusion.
Engagement to Date
Over the past two years, the City engaged residents, businesses, community organizations, Indigenous partners, service providers and government agencies through surveys, open houses and focus groups to better understand the community's perspectives on safety and wellbeing. More than 2,200 survey responses, 600 open house participants and 235 focus group participants contributed to the process, making it one of the City's most comprehensive engagement initiatives to date.
Learn more about our Phase 1 and 2 findings by reviewing the documents available in the “Documents” section on the side of this page:
- Penticton Today Stats
- Emerging Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan Themes
- Council Report
- Phase 1 & 2 What We Learned Report
What Happens Next?
Following council review on July 14, phase 3 of the project will focus on developing implementation strategies, partner commitments, performance measures and governance frameworks for each priority area. A draft Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan is expected to be presented to Council in fall 2026.
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Why We’re Asking
Residents shared valuable insight in Phase 1 of the Public Safety & Wellbeing Survey, and several key priorities are beginning to emerge. These themes are still taking shape — and now we need your help to confirm whether they truly reflect what matters most. We also want to better understand which issues residents feel the City and its partners should focus on most urgently.
Phase 1 Emerging Community Safety and Wellbeing Themes
This short 8–10 minute survey is your opportunity to help shape the final priorities. Your input will directly guide Penticton’s Community Safety & Wellbeing Plan and help determine where the City and its partners focus their time and energy. Together, we can ensure Penticton remains safe, healthy, and connected.
Note: The City of Penticton respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Your personal information will be collected and only used for the purpose of the gathering feedback on the Community Safety and Wellbeing Survey and possible improvements pursuant to Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, access, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact Corporate Officer/Head of FOIPPA at foi@penticton.ca or 250-490-2400.
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