[header] How to help your community be a safer one [title] Get to know your neighbors. [step] Even if you're not the most outgoing person, make an effort to introduce yourself to your neighbors. It can be as simple as greeting them if you pass them on the sidewalk or waving hello when you're doing lawn maintenance. 
Developing relationships with your neighbors is mutually beneficial for fostering trust and friendship with the goal of making your community a better, safer place to live. [substeps] Block parties are a great way to get out and meet your neighbors.