Canberra's night-time economy is failing because the streets feel unsafe

Canberra has long seen itself as a safe city, but recent reporting on falling safety perceptions shows that confidence is being tested in ways government cannot ignore.

The Canberra Times article, "Trust in ACT police officers declines amid falling safety perceptions", reported that nearly 45 per cent of Canberrans do not feel safe walking around their neighbourhood at night, 64 per cent do not feel safe using public transport at night, and more than 74 per cent see speeding cars and dangerous driving as a problem in their area.

The line outside Mooseheads nightclub in Civic on a Saturday night. Picture by Keegan Carroll