Improving Community Safety
A listing of projects focused on making our community safer
Click the map to view status updates and safety concerns that residents have raised throughout the ward.
To submit a new concern, email us at ward12@hamilton.ca
Protecting Yourself and Your Family Safety Town Hall with Hamilton Police
Watch the video of the May 2026 Town Hall here
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Hamilton Police covered the following topics:
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Protecting your home and vehicle from break-ins
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Distraction theft and awareness
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Buying and selling online safely
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Telephone, online and AI spoofing scams
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E-scooter and e-bike rules
Hamilton Police Service Crime, Emergency, and Collision Ward reports
View city-wide statistics broken down by Ward directly from Hamilton Police published reports
Speeding and Agressive Driving
Aggressive driving is when one or more persons operating a motor vehicle were acting in one or more of the following ways:
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Operating the vehicle at a speed in excess of the maximum posted limit
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Operating the vehicle within the posted limit, but too fast for existing road conditions
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Following too closely
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Disobeying a traffic control
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Failing to yield right-of-way
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Passing improperly
Please report these infractions to Hamilton Police using the contacts below:
Aggressive Drivers Hotline: 905-546-1768
Aggressive Drivers Email: aggressivedriver@hamiltonpolice.ca
Learn more at Hamilton Police
View the map to learn about the installation timing for streetlighting in older Ancaster neighbourhoods
Roundabout Safety
Safety for vulnerable road users is one of my top priorities. Early in this term, safety at Ancaster roundabouts was identified by many of you as a serious concern. As dense evergreen bushes planted in the center of some roundabouts have grown, they have severely reduced sight lines and have made the area dangerous for anyone not in a vehicle. In mid 2024, a traffic safety study was conducted and recommended the removal of dense plants and/or bushes to improve sight lines for vehicles entering roundabouts.
I am happy to report that as of August 1, 2024 this work was completed at six roundabouts in the Meadowlands in August of 2024. I’ve personally inspected them and can confirm that the visibility at these intersections is much better and will greatly improve the safety of everyone; motorists will be able to see pedestrians long before they enter the roundabout. Other roundabouts in the area will be reviewed and, if deemed required, similar work will be completed.
The replacement of vegetation is scheduled to take place in the 2026 season. Rest assured, anything that is planted in these locations will be required to maintain sight lines that create a safe environment for all.
Read a summary of the speed study undertaken by City of Hamilton Staff that informed their decision to implement traffic calming on Sulphur Springs Rd in Fall 2023. You will also access frequently asked questions about speed cushions.
