SAFER COMMUNITIES STRATEGY
2005 – 2008
Working Together
ANNUAL REPORT
APRIL 2007 – MARCH 2008
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Harrogate District Safer
Communities Partnership
Annual Report 2007-08
Vision:
To maintain and improve the quality of life within the community, ensuring that
people feel safe and not threatened by crime and disorder or other anti-social
behaviour
INTRODUCTION
The Harrogate District Safer Communities Partnership (CDRP) had responsibility for
ensuring delivery against the aims and objectives of the three-year community safety
strategy.
This report outlines the progress made during the final year, highlighting activity against
the themes, areas of improvement, specific projects and details what happens next.
The Executive: Which comprises of the responsible authorities as defined in the Crime and
Disorder Act
• Harrogate Borough Council
• North Yorkshire County Council
• North Yorkshire Police
• North Yorkshire Police Authority
• North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service & Authority
• North Yorkshire Primary Care Trust
The other agencies that are considered to be integral to the partnership include:
• Harrogate Alcohol and drugs agency (HADA)
• Harrogate and District Foundation NHS trust
• Harrogate Borough Council housing department
• Harrogate and Area Council for Voluntary service (CVS)
• NYCC Integrated services Children and Young People
A review of the membership of the partnership will be undertaken during 2008 to comply
with new legislative requirements.
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As a result of the Crime & Disorder Act review completed in 2006 the Home Office
launched a new crime strategy in July 2007, this document introduced hallmarks of an
effective partnerships, The hallmarks set out minimum statutory requirements for each
partnership to ensure that all partnerships deliver a common standard.
The 6 Hallmarks represent the key aspects of partnership working that underpin effective
delivery they are: •
Empowered and Effective leadership
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Visible and Constructive accountability
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Intelligence - Led business processes
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Effective and Responsive delivery Structures
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Engaged Communities
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Appropriate Skills and Knowledge
The Executive, which takes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of local and national
targets, has also during the last year been an active member of the Y+NYSCF. The
Executive continues to meet on a monthly basis and is aligned to the local strategic
partnership to avoid duplication of business.
This final report highlights the progress against the themes of the strategy. Supported with
analytical information, that illustrates our performance against specific crime targets that
are measured within Harrogate District, across North Yorkshire, regionally and nationally.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY, APRIL 2007 – MARCH 2008
Performance monitoring is carried out by the Executive who take reports on a monthly
basis. The reports identify the comparator crimes that each CDRP is measured upon. The
information provided is sourced from the IQuanta website and includes the following:•
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Population & household figures
Comparison with previous years performance
Comparison with most similar CDRP’s
Current target rate and forecast for the year
Monthly rates as annual equivalent
Traffic light system (Red = Action Required; Amber = Caution Required; Green =
Vigilance Required)
The Executive with the expertise of the Crime Data & GIS Officer identifies any trends
whether these are seasonal or other and puts in place actions or requests assistance from
partners to address specific issues or to deliver initiatives or undertake targeted activity.
The monthly analytical reports allow the Executive to make informed decisions about
activity for the next period. This information is also fed into the police tasking meetings to
ensure a partnership approach is adopted and resources are maximised. In addition to the
monthly performance reports an early warning report is produced to assist with any
emerging issues prior to more detailed reporting.
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Detailed on the next page is the year-end performance against the British Crime Survey
Comparator Crimes that the CDRP is measured upon.
The Partnership also compares its performance with those CDRP’s, which are within their
family group. By contacting those areas where performance is better the CDRP can draw
on good practice or innovative ways of working that may be transferred to the district.
The Harrogate district continues to be a safe place and crime levels are low.
The Partnership aims to retain this good performance and address those areas where
performance could be improved.
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British Crime Survey Comparator Crime Results 2007/08
The British Crime survey comparator crimes were introduced by the Home
Office in 2005/06 with the aim of reducing crimes most affecting the community,
concentrating on the crime categories detailed in the chart below.
The baseline was taken from data in the year 2003/04 and did not take
Into account new crime recording classifications and standards introduced in
2004/05.
Crime Type
BCS Comparator Crime
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Theft or unauthorised taking of a vehicle (incl. Attempts
Theft from a vehicle (incl. Attempts)
Vehicle interference
Domestic burglary (incl. Attempts)
Theft or unauthorised taking of a cycle
Theft from person
Criminal damage (excl. 59)
Common assault (incl. On a PC)
Wounding (serious and other)
Robbery of personal property
2003/4
Baseline
5985
Comparison with previous year
% Reduction on Baseline
2006/7
2007/8
% Change
Target
Actual
4545
4019
-16%
-33%
-12%
386
935
118
705
185
198
2322
532
558
46
192
479
54
369
163
153
1967
286
852
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*This is the percentage Change between the current and previous year
** This is the Percentage Change against the baseline volume
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182
471
49
333
155
107
1767
261
663
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-5%
-2%
-9%
-10%
-5%
-30%
-10%
-9%
-22%
3%
-25%
-35%
-35%
-25%
-5%
-10%
-5%
-25%
-2%
-4%
-53%
-50%
-58%
-53%
-16%
-46%
-24%
-51%
19%
-33%
OUR THEMES
Summarised below are those activities that have contributed to the delivery
of each of the five strategy themes. Each project funded by the CDRP is
responsible for providing regular reports on progress, financial updates and
identify development areas or opportunities for commissioned work.
Theme 1 : Home and Neighbourhood
To tackle concerns that have an impact on the home of
neighbourhood that people reside including burglary, vehicle crime,
and fear of crime, domestic abuse, Neighbourhood Watch, driver
behaviour and personal safety.
Bag Snatch Alarms
500 handbag alarms were ordered and passed to Harrogate Police for
distribution by patrolling PCSOs in the town centre, Ripon and
Knaresborough. Officers were asked to look for potential victims of handbag
or purse snatches ie older people or mothers distracted by young children,
and engage them in conversation about personal security, offer them a
handbag alarm and fit it!
All have been distributed and PCSO’s in their feedback noted all women
who were given the alarm were very grateful to be made aware of the
alarms and to receive one free of charge.
A further 250 alarms have been order and are available for a spring
campaign.
Theft from the person has decreased by 33% over the year from April 2007.
No Cold Calling Zones
No cold calling zones have been set up in the following areas, Rossett
Beck, Dene Park, Stone Rings, Larkfield Road, Wayside Walk all
Harrogate, Manor Road, Knaresborough and River View Road, Ripon. This
is a joint scheme with the North Yorkshire County council trading standards
department and we hope to continue this successful project.
Handyperson Scheme
The handyperson scheme provides and installs crime prevention equipment
subject to certain conditions in the homes of vulnerable people it has
continued to develop during the year with a dedicated element to focus on
victims of domestic abuse linking to the “Making Safe” principles. This
campaign is aimed at making victims of domestic abuse safe in their own
environment where appropriate. To date the handyperson scheme has dealt
with 18 referrals from vulnerable people and 12 referrals for the making safe
scheme helping victims of domestic abuse.
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They Seemed So Genuine - Age Concern
Age Concern approached a local amateur play writer to develop a short play
on the experiences of local older people and the Police in relation to
distraction burglary, The play produced is called “They Seemed So Genuine.”
The first performance took place at Kirkby Malzeard and in addition to the
performance, free distraction burglary information bags were distributed to
those attending
Two further performances have taken place in Ripon and Jennyfields. Further
performances are planned in Bilton, Harrogate and Knaresborough.
Safer Roads and Driver Behaviour Fire and Rescue Service
North Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service continue to target driver behaviour
concentrating on excessive speed and young drivers. The main activity has
involved the deployment of the speed matrix signs at the requests of parish
councils, local residents and targeted action as a result of multi agency
problem solving. The signs have been deployed xxx times in the review
period
Life Project
The aim of the Life Project is to highlight the consequences of anti-social
behaviour to identified young people between the age of 14 and 19 years
providing them with an intensive work experience course within a structured
uniformed team, instilling discipline, team spirit, fire safety awareness, life
skills and values. The course is intended to address the problems of young
people, particularly those who have offended, are at risk of offending or have
been victims of crime. It also attempts to address the causes of anti-social
behaviour and prevent young people from becoming persistent offenders by
providing an intense work experience within a tightly structured and focused
team environment. The course is delivered by fire officers and this year
involved 11 young people and a further two courses are planned for the
coming year.
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CASE STUDY
LIFE PROJECT
RIPON FIRE STATION
19 – 23 November 2007
One young person who attended the LIFE course in November was a 14-year
old girl. She was referred to us by a Youth Worker who described her as
having ‘severe verbal outbursts’ and ‘problems with authority leading to
discipline issues’.
This young person completed the week-long course and ‘Passed Out’ on the
Friday in front of family and friends.
Initial feedback from the girl was very positive. Her evaluation form was
returned with ‘I loved the course and enjoyed every part. It has refocused me
and I would love to do it again!’
Sometime following the course the girl contacted the LIFE Team asking for
help with an application she was making to attend college. We met with her at
Ripon Fire Station and helped her with her application to attend an
Emergency Services course, which she has since been accepted on and will
start in September 2008.
Feedback received from her youth worker states that she is more attentive at
school and is showing more respect to her parents and teachers.
Domestic Abuse
The Domestic Abuse Officer provides a structured approach to this
challenging work area across the Harrogate District. The post is funded from
the Basic Command Unit funding paid directly to North Yorkshire Police.
Working to a clear programme of activity which links the County Domestic
Abuse Strategy and the local action plan the Domestic Abuse Officer ensures
co-ordination, identification of good practice and opportunities for further
development.
The strategy is currently being reviewed, as is the future of funding for
domestic abuse across the county. The DAO sits on the countywide Domestic
Abuse Joint Co-ordinating Group and helps to disseminate information up
from the forum level and back down to the forum.
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Making Safe
In particular, high on the agenda for Domestic Abuse across the county is the
Making Safe project. This will see Harrogate Women’s Aid receive £44,000 to
roll out the project, a lot of which is already being done across the district. The
funds mean that Women’s Aid will be able to deliver the additional parts of
Making Safe that are currently not being delivered through domestic abuse
agencies in the area.
Domestic Abuse Forum
During the year the Domestic Abuse Forum with its broad multi agency
membership supported by the Council for Voluntary Services continue to meet
and to oversee what is being delivered in the district. The forum is well
attended and information sharing is very effective.
Multi Agency Risk Assessments
The Multi Agency Risk Assessment Panel (MARAC) meets to discuss and
tackle high-risk cases on a monthly basis. Over 137 cases have been dealt
with since Sept 2004. During 2007/08 30 cases were considered.
Agencies include: North Yorkshire Police, North Yorkshire Probation Service,
York and North Yorkshire Primary Care Trust, Women’s Aid, North Yorkshire
County Council Children and Young People Services, Harrogate Alcohol and
Drugs Agency, Harrogate District Hospital A&E Department.
The Multi-Agency Training
Multi-agency training continues to be oversubscribed. Sessions are delivered
by Women’ s Aid with valuable contributions from both voluntary and statutory
agencies. The success of these sessions is the contributions from delegates
and cross section of agencies attending.
During 2007/08 4 of sessions took place with 69 delegates attending from 49
agencies.
Seven schools in the Harrogate District signed up to run Miss Dorothy
sessions starting in September 2007. This included over 700 pupils
participating and completing the course in January 2008. Two schools made
self-referrals in January 2008 and future funding is approved so more schools
can take up the programme from April 2008.There is an evaluation underway
to assess how popular the programme has been with both teachers and
pupils. The Domestic Abuse Joint Co-coordinating Group also have Miss
Dorothy on the agenda to look at it’s future and the possibility of
mainstreaming.
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Persistent and Priority Offender Scheme (PPO)
The PPO Coordinator (currently part funded by Harrogate & District CDRP) is
now line managed by the Assistant Chief Officer for North Yorkshire
Probation, Lynda Marginson. This has meant a change in the role from
towards greater strategic management of the development and practice
across the whole strategy.
An action plan for the PPO Joint Coordinating Group (sitting in the Safer
Communities LAA agenda) has been produced and the PPO Coordinator is
now responsible for taking this forward, Harrogate District is affected by this
plan in that the strategy contributes towards a reduction in re-offending in the
area.
The Spotlight programme
The spotlight programme that deals with the catch and convict rehabilitate and
resettle element of the strategy. The spotlight team comprising of a dedicated
police and probation officer are currently managing 24 offenders.
Prevent and deter panel is currently managed by the youth offending team,
(YOT) plans are in hand to separate prevent and deter panel with the youth
offending team remaining responsible for the deter element and ownership of
the prevent panel passing to integrated children’s services. At present 10
people are managed on the panel. The aim of the panel is to tackle individuals
who are at risk of offending or are suspected of committing offences and need
to be targeted.
Theme 2 : Town Centre/Commercial and Business Areas
To tackle concerns associated with town centre and commercial
premises including begging, shoplifting, nightime environment,
licensing, pub, business and shop watch schemes, CCTV and Radiolink,
driver nuisance, violent crime and secure car parking.
Nightsafe Campaign
The Nightsafe campaign aims to tackle concerns identified within the night
time economy. A new initiative called ‘Alco-trac is being rolled out under the
Nightsafe banner by Mel Greaves. The aim of this initiative is to identify where
young people are accessing their alcohol, focusing on the licensed premises.
The initiative has focused on the south side of Harrogate volunteers place
stickers on ‘young people’s alcohol of choice’ and any offers that maybe on at
the time. Each sticker has a unique number on which identifies each premise.
As a result premises that are selling alcohol to under 18’s whether it be to
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actual underage people or to those buying for U 18’s are identified. The
approach is multi agency with the licensing trade, street cleansing, licensing,
volunteers and parks and open spaces staff, being involved.
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Know Your Limits
During Christmas 2007 the partnership supported the Home Office campaign.
We re-enacted the scene of the young male who clearly didn’t know his limit
and fell from scaffolding on the TV advert. To use the original image from the
Home Office campaign hefty charges would have been incurred, a colleague
from Environmental Protection kindly helped us.
During the year a formal consultation process took place with members of the
Harrogate pub watch scheme to establish options and priorities for the future,
to develop the Nightsafe campaign the community safety team is using the
information gained from the process.
Promotional Materials / Events
The campaign in terms of materials focused upon:
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Balloons with the Nightsafe and Know Your Limits logo on them.
Contact was made with each licensed premise in the town centre to
identify who required the balloons. The aim of the balloons is to offer a
high visible promotion of Nightsafe. 8 premises requested the helium
balloons.
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Media van toured Harrogate town centre on 22 and 29 December.
Pubwatch members were asked if they would like to sponsor the media
van, to help reduce our costs, but there was interest but no uptake.
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12 extra display cases were erected throughout the town centre to
allow us to display the Nightsafe posters.
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The GOBO had the image changed to Know Your Limits
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Goody bags were distributed to 20 premises. The bags included lollies,
pens, yellow cards, balloons, stickers, posters, and street pastor cards.
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Posters were distributed to: Taxi Offices, Take away food outlets,
Community Centres, GP Surgeries/Health Centres, Train Stations,
Police Stations and Hotels / Restaurants.
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MPO was present in the town centre every Thursday night from 6pm9.30pm to target the late night Christmas shoppers and provide them
with safety advice.
Drink Drive Campaign
The Fire Service have been involved in activities supporting the Nightsafe
project, including drink drive awareness sessions, fire officers toured the
district with the crash car promoting the Don’ t Drink and Drive message. The
crash car was left outside of Harrogate Fire Station on Skipton Road over the
Christmas and New Year period.
Street Pastors
Street pastors patrolled every Friday evening and were aware of Nightsafe
and our messages.
Press and Media Coverage
Press releases were issued and there was a photo opportunity at Revolution
re the helium balloons
Nightsafe both the message and materials were extremely well received with
the Pubwatch members. It is now felt the branding of Nightsafe is secure this
is not to say that we will not continue with the branding but some of the
actions within the action plan need to become a focus.
Deployable CCTV Cameras
During the year the four deployable cameras continue to be requested for
deployment via Multi-Agency Problem Solving including the newly purchased
infra red model to assist were visibility is restricted The cameras were erected
at seven sites across the district.
Theme 3 : Respect Personal Responsibility
To develop a responsible environment and culture associated with
young people including parental responsibility, addressing bullying,
development of diversionary activities and education opportunities to
combat behaviour and disaffected young people, to engage with young
people and work with young people on the edge of criminal activity.
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(See below can anything be added to introduction ASB coordinator to
review)
The dedicated Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator, working on behalf of the
Partnership, has taken a strategic lead ensuring where possible a joined up
approach to developing, commissioning and delivery activities and services
that have a positive impact. To address the issues caused by anti social
behaviour
Involvement with the persistent and priority offender prevent & deter panel led
by the Youth Offending Team has assisted to identify those young people who
are at risk of offending and require a multi-agency approach.
The Youth Inclusion Project (YIP) situated in the Granby ward has closer links
to the Partnership both in terms of the selection of appropriate young people,
through representation on the Steering Group and through the provision of
activities through partners.,
Other diversionary activities include:
Theatre in Education –
This project aims to engage with young people and make them aware of the
effect of anti social behaviour on the community the project has taken place in
nine schools. Support materials have been distributed to schools and
evaluation forms completed by students after performances.
A total number of 1,418 pupils took part in the project:
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St Aidan’s – 235 pupils
Rossett School – 213 pupils
Harrogate High School – 157 pupils
Boroughbridge High – 119 pupils
King James School – 265 pupils
St John Fisher School – 193 pupils
Nidderdale High School – 30 pupils
Forest School- 91 pupils
Ripon Grammar- 115 pupils
The project was well received and areas for development and improvement
have been identified.
Guide 4 Life
During 2006 the Harrogate and area Council for Voluntary services produced
the guide for life aimed at young people covering all the information they
would require growing up in the Harrogate area. Due to the popular demand
for this booklet the partnership funded a reprint of a 1000 guides that have all
been distributed to young people across the Harrogate district.
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Stray FM Adverts
During December and January three infomercials were played on Stray FM
the subjects were dark nights reducing burglaries, fire prevention, and
highlighting dangers of alcohol and violent crime
Theme 4 : Community Quality
To tackle issues that have a significant impact on the quality of life of
our community and individuals. Including dealing with antisocial
behaviour, binge drinking, preventing and assisting those who have
drugs and alcohol addictions, creating cleaner, safer and greener
communities.
Community quality remains a significant work area for the partnership a
balance is needed between low tolerance levels and antisocial behaviour.
There are seasonal variations, areas that have recurring issues and one off
cases that require a multi agency response.
Multi-Agency Problem Solving (MAPS)
Update required on MAPs
Multi agency problem solving remains the model to deal with cases where no
on agency can deal with a situation on its own. The success of this forum is
the commitment demonstrated by partner agencies and the willingness to
share information and to work in partnership.
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Problems solving groups set up this year tackled the following issues:
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The reduction of availability of alcohol to under 18’s,
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Youths gathering and being involved in anti social behaviour in various
locations across Knaresborough.
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Identifying graffiti taggers.
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Reducing criminal damage to vehicles
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Establish diversionary activities for under18 to prevent involvement
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Cases involving individuals have also been dealt with by the group with
a number of actions carried out to address offending behaviour.
A review of the terms of reference of the group is underway.
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CASE STUDY
REGENT AVENUE
NEIGHBOURHOOD TIDY
Regent Avenue is a street of terraced property on the North of Harrogate
with rear access from narrow public highways. One section of the rear
access road was identified as in a very poor state of repair and due to this fly
tipping, dog fouling and littering had taken place also vehicles had been
abandoned on the road and during the summer months the area became
very overgrown.
By contacting the residents and those with an interest in the street the
Community Safety Partnership were able to broker a number of
improvements and put in place a plan for future work that will result in a
clean, tidy and safe back street that will enhance the area and improve the
amenities of the residents. Most of the work so far has been around rule
setting and making residents aware of their responsibilities in respect of
refuse collection, littering and dog fouling. The local motor repair garage was
persuaded to remove a number of vehicles abandoned in the area and
restrict their repairs activity to the actual workshop. Double yellow lines were
introduced to aid clear access. Property owners were contacted so they
could be encouraged to fulfil their responsibilities in respect of tenant’s
behaviour, maintenance of the highway and the storage and removal of
domestic waste. This summer more repair work will be carried out to the
public highway and residents will decide how they want to use the area in the
future.
HADA Housing Support Worker
It became clear when attending PPO panel and DIP managers meetings that
there were issues helping individuals to rehabilitate and resettle with no
accommodation. It was proving difficult for both the individuals and agencies
involved.
To Reduce crime by stabilising service users, is dependent on providing
suitable accommodation. The housing support worker project received
funding to address this issue.
The project was able to identify need, and a role, especially with chaotic,
difficult and often offending individuals. This was a factor in Supporting People
commissioning a countywide service to continue this work.
Comments from service users and the level of referrals show the true value of
this project and difficulties faced by this problematic service user group. The
establishment of the Spotlight team massively increased communication and
joint working with PPO's it was successful in stabilizing and re-housing some
of the area's most difficult and chaotic PPO's and other high risk offenders it
was also was able to identify and intervene with service users who were not
receiving help/support elsewhere approx 80% had no other support network.
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As a result of the work carried out many agencies were far more confident
about offering accommodation to this service user group knowing there was
professional support and advice available. The service users were assisted in
achieving goals rather than the housing support worker doing tasks on their
behalf. This proved very successful at showing motivation and also giving a
level of ownership to service users.
Of those gaining accommodation through the project, over 70% were PPO's
or other repeat offenders. Although too early to give accurate data at this time,
over 92% of those moved into long-term accommodation with this project and
maintained the tenancy.
Mediation Service
The service has dealt with 45 mediation cases, based upon a yearly target of
60 cases. Referrals have been made to the service from different sources
including the police. The reasons for referral are wide-ranging, but the
common factor is often anti-social behaviour. New measures have been
taken this year to geographically map where mediation cases are taking place
in order to enhance the Partnership’s overall understanding of crime and
disorder issues within the district. A promotional session has also been
undertaken to raise awareness of the service.
Establish diversionary activities for under 18s to prevent involvement in: Theme 5 : Partnership Development
To develop and enhance the HDSCP through the enhancement of
promotional and marketing opportunities, to deliver capacity building
and role and responsibility training, to follow stringent data capture and
information sharing protocols, to undertake geographical based
analysis and problem solving mechanisms.
Role requirements and terms of reference for all partnership Executive
members have been produced and Executive member attendance at monthly
meetings is monitored. A review of membership constitution and terms of
reference will take place in line with new national guidance.
Closer working arrangements continue with Craven and Richmondshire
CDRP’s. The Crime Data & GIS Officer provides analytical support to all
areas working closely with each Executive to assist in the prioritisation of
activity.
The Partnership is represented at fortnightly Police Tasking where we are
able to influence, challenge and identify potential partnership solutions to
concerns identified.
Databases exist containing crime and partner data, allowing the projection of
trends and emerging hotspots areas. This information can be provided in a
variety of mediums and is well regarded within the Partnership.
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Equipment has been identified to enhance the provision of data for the
Partnership including a GPS handset, which is used to geo-code locations of
interest. This equipment is largely intended for anti-social behaviour
measurement through street audits and general geo-referencing of features
that will support analysis being undertaken.
The Community Safety Admin & Finance Officer supports the Partnership
providing support for meetings including agenda and minute preparation, and
regular financial monitoring and performance reports. During part of the year
the post has been vacant and supported via temporary staff a successful
appointment has not taken place.
The Partnership continues to hold its annual Safer Communities Conference;
an opportunity to showcase and to celebrate with it partners the range of
projects and models of good practice being developed across the district.
Over 80 delegates attended the conference at the Pavilions Harrogate in
September 2007.
Local Area Agreement
During the year the CDRP has been working alongside its partners across the
county to deliver the objectives in the Local Area Agreement. The CDRP links
to the York & North Yorkshire Safer Communities Forum, which has
representation from the agencies who have a role to play within the
community safety arena. This group provides a strategic focus and with
supporting structures has identified the targets and priorities for the future.
One LAA agreement exists across the county with individual areas
contributing to county targets. Target lead officers have been identified and
each individual area has to identify actions that will assist to reach the targets.
Stretch targets have been identified which will be allocated additional funding
and if targets are reached there is potential for a reward. A revised structure
of reporting and targets has been set for 2008-09.
Financial Summary
The majority of the funding received by the CDRP comes from Government
Office for Yorkshire & the Humber administered by the County Council as part
of the Local Area Agreement.
Each year the CDRP invites expressions of interest from partner agencies
and prioritises projects and activity based upon the themes of the Safer
Communities Strategy. After the expressions are received and priority projects
identified partners are invited to prepare a full bid which will develop the
project in more detail including the key performance indicators and
timescales. Once agreed terms and conditions are signed and the project can
commence.
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In addition to specific projects the funding covers salary costs, identifies
partnership development areas, ring fences specific money for project
development, reactive work and commissioned work.
A breakdown of income and year-end expenditure is included within Appendix
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Crime & Disorder Act Review (CDA)
The national standards for delivering safer communities were released in
September 2007 with implementation from April 2008.
In the changes to the CDA include repealing the three-year audit and strategy
and replacing them with an annual joint strategic intelligence assessment
(JISA), as part of a three-year partnership plan. The Partnership have already
produced the plan and are working towards a joint strategic intelligence
assessment engaging with partners to ensure that all relevant data is
captured.
The review has also introduced Hallmarks of effective partnerships these are:
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Empowered and effective leadership.
Intelligence led business processes.
Effective and responsive delivery structures.
Engaged communities.
Visible and constructive accountability.
Appropriate skills and knowledge.
A workshop involving partner agencies was undertaken on Friday 2nd
November 2007 that explored the work required under new and emerging
policy. The outcome will be to consider additional partnership development.
The Executive receives regular updates on policy and legislative changes and
considers the implications and impact of these changes for the CDRP at a
local level.
Partnership Plan
The partnership has developed a plan that identifies the priorities, which are
supported, by detailed action plans.
JISA
The first assessment was produced there is however recognition that that a
more partnership oriented document was required. This will be take place by
September 2008.
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Conclusion
Through the structures that have been established both locally and at a
county level which include operational and strategic the Harrogate District
Safer Communities Partnership remains focused on activity that has a positive
impact on the Harrogate District.
The Partnership continues to perform to a high standard which is reflected in
the year-end performance results. The Partnership is not complacent and
recognises that by working in partnership the impact is greater and maximises
the resources and expertise that is available.
The CDRP looks forward to working continuing its successes into 2008/09
and would like to take the opportunity to thank those partners who have been
active and supportive throughout the year.
For more detailed information about any aspect of the report please
contact any member of the Community Safety Team or the Executive via
Julia Stack, Community Safety & CCTV Manager 01423 556632 or
julia.stack@harrogate.gov.uk
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