Safer and Stronger Communities. Context and Background Norfolk overall is a comparatively ‘safe’ place to live, although there are areas where crime is more prevalent. A crime and disorder audit for Norfolk’s Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships carried out in 2004 shows: In 2003-4, for all crime, incidence in Norfolk was 7% lower than incidence in Eastern region and 23% lower than incidence in England and Wales. Amongst the crime types for which comparative incidence is audited, Norfolk was below the average for England and Wales in every case, and criminal damage is the only crime type for which the Norfolk rate in 2003-4 was higher than the average rate for Eastern region. However, there are areas of Norfolk that have high levels of crime, particularly Norwich and Great Yarmouth (see Fig 1 below). Norfolk performed best against its benchmarks in 2003-4 with regard to burglary dwelling (29% below Eastern region, 53% below England and Wales) and vehicle crime (21% below Eastern region, 38% below England and Wales). Much closer to the Eastern region average were the Norfolk rates for violence against the person (5% below Eastern region, 21% below England and Wales) and burglary other than dwelling (2% below Eastern region, 18% below England and Wales). The Norfolk rate for criminal damage was 5% higher than the average for Eastern region, but 5% lower than the average for England and Wales. Fig. 1 Comparative incidence (rate) of all crime per 1000 population, 2003-4 200 150 100 50 0 184.3 135 65.6 80.3 87 93.2 113.1 45.7 55.7
Safer and Stronger Communities. 1. Reduce crime: recorded number of thefts from motor vehicles and reduce theft of motor vehicles (RETSSC1)
Safer and Stronger Communities. Maximise opportunities to integrate civilian and Armed Forces communities and create opportunities for Armed Forces’ representatives to become part of the Local Authority and Community Planning Partnership Structures, including emergency planning, neighbourhood planning and developing local services, including transport.
Safer and Stronger Communities. SSC 1 To significantly improve the quality of life for people living in the most disadvantaged (rural and urban) areas by developing and implementing neighbourhood approaches through the neighbourhood renewal strategy target areas SSC 2 To reduce crime, increase public confidence and reduce the fear of crime, reduce the harm of drug, substance and alcohol abuse and reduce the impact of anti-social behaviour
Safer and Stronger Communities. 3.16 In preparing these targets the West Berkshire Safer Communities Partnership (the crime and disorder reduction partnership for the area which includes the YOT the DAAT and Community Safety) drew upon the following audits, consultations and strategies : • West Berkshire Crime, Disorder and Drugs Audit 2001-2004 (January 2005) • The West Berkshire Safer Communities Strategy 2005-2008 (April 2005) • The West Berkshire Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy (April 2005). • Results of West Berkshire Council elected Members’ Scrutiny Review of anti-social behaviour (March 2005)
Safer and Stronger Communities. The Vision ‘To make a difference for the people of Staffordshire so that individuals, neighbourhoods and communities feel safe and are safe, being increasingly free from both crime and the fear of crime. Communities will become stronger and the quality of life will be improved so that the County will become a better place in which to live, work and visit’ The High Level Outcomes SSC1: Reduce overall crime in line with local Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships’ targets and narrow the gap between the worst performing area and others across the county. SSC2: Reassure the public – reducing the fear of crime. SSC3: Reduce the harm caused by illegal drugs. SSC4: Build Respect in communities and reduce anti social behaviour. SSC5: Empower local people to have a greater choice and influence over local decision making and a greater role in public service delivery. SSC6: Cleaner, greener and safer public spaces. SSC7: Improved quality of life for people in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods; with service providers becoming more responsive to neighbourhood needs resulting in improved service delivery. SSC8: Increase support and improve safety for survivors of domestic violence and their families SSC9: Make the roads safer for all users. The Local Context – What are the Key Issues for Staffordshire? This work will build on that undertaken in the development of the mini LAA and will reflect the objectives identified at District level. It also reflects the objectives detailed in the LPSA2 agreement. The Wider Context The development of this block has taken into account the National Community Safety Plan, which establishes the Government’s community safety priorities for 2006-2009. It also reflects the Government's overall drive to improve fairness and opportunities for all in Britain in terms of fostering cohesion and enabling all communities to work together for social and economic progress Finally, the RESPECT agenda is reflected throughout the LAA both in this block and as one of our key drivers. This agenda builds on the drive to tackle anti social behaviour and reclaim communities for law abiding citizens. Impact on the Cross Cutting Priorities [Information to be checked] Closing the Gap Areas of disadvantage and deprivation tend to be more vulnerable to crime and fear of crime Certain groups may be more vulnerable to crime for example the elderly and there is a need to address this vulnerability. Some of these groups may also be less likely to participate...
