2026 Security Committee Survey Data

• Of the 67 responders, 83.6% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I feel safe in our neighborhood.”

• Of the 67 responders, 50.7% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “Crime activity is rare in Lakewood.”

• Of the 67 responders, 70.1% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I believe our neighborhood is safer than nearby communities.”

• Of the 67 responders, 37.3% checked that they or someone in their household has experienced a security-related incident within Lakewood the last 12 months. Of those incidences, 43.3% of those checked were of ‘Suspicious individuals or vehicles’ or ‘Speeding or reckless driving’.

• Of the 67 responders, 49.3% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I am aware of existing neighborhood safety measures.”

• Of the 67 responders, 35.8% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “Safety and security issues are effectively communicated.”

• Of the 67 responders, 82.1% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I support being required to show Lakewood ID upon request.”

• Of the 67 responders, 70.1% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I support increasing security measures in our neighborhood.”

• Of the 67 responders, 61.2% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I support contracting security services to patrol Lakewood with marked vehicles and uniformed personnel.”

• Of the 67 responders, 64.2% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I support LPOA directing additional funds towards improving neighborhood security.”

• Of the 67 responders, 53.8% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I would attend neighborhood meetings about safety or security planning.”

• Of the 67 responders, 79.1% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I believe community involvement is essential to improving safety.”

• Of the 67 responders, 64.2% answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I would support exploring automated license plate readers on main roadways in Lakewood, as a tool to assist LSPD if a crime occurs.”

• Of the 67 responders, 68.7 % answered that they “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” to the statement “I would like to see the educational offerings around safety continue. (CPR, LSPD annual open discussion, and etc.)”

Open Comment Summarization:

Comments from survey suggested, overall, that while Lakewood is largely a safe neighborhood to live in—and crimes that do occur are opportunistic in nature—there is room to take additional measures, both for the safety of residents and LPOA Staff. Ensuring that the safety measures we already employ are thoroughly communicated, as well as encouraging residents to use common sense to protect themselves and their property (such as motion-sensor lights, locking car doors and keeping valuables out of sight), were most suggested. Comments aligned with the desire to see measures taken to directly address reported crimes such as speeding and suspicious individuals by working with the City to install a speedbump at busy crossings and contracting outside security services.