Strategy Monitoring
Report
1st Quarter
April to June 2004
SALFORD CRIME AND DISORDER
PARTNERSHIP
CRIME & DISORDER REDUCTION STRATEGY
2002 – 2005
STRATEGY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Key:
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Not on Target
= Not on target for delivery and unlikely to be
achieved in next quarter
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Near to Target
= Not on target for delivery, but may be achieved
in next quarter
On Target
= On or exceeding target for delivery
OBJECTIVE 1. RESPONDING EFFECTIVELY TO NUISANCE AND DISORDER
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Juvenile Nuisance incidents citywide by 6% to 9,704 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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TARGET
Two pilot projects have been operating in Eccles and Claremont, Weaste & Seedley Community
Committee areas at weekends, involving additional screening/response to calls, alternative
‘response’ by sports development teams, additional youth provision and use of ‘contact card’ system.
Positive feedback to date. Currently, there exists a need to address future funding provisions, as the
pilot phase of the scheme is due to finish in August 2004.
A Youth Strategy for the City has been prepared by a consultant for Education & Leisure
Community sector teams have continued their evaluation in earlier intervention with youth disorder
through ASBO warning letters and interviews
A Nuisance Link Team is now in place and is in the process of being fully staffed. This includes 6
Nuisance Link Officers, 2 ASB officers and a supervisor to tackle anti-social behaviour in the private
sector housing market.
Continued progress with a central telephone number for reporting anti-social behaviour in the city
Formation of a public transport crime action plan for 2004/05 – awaiting approval from bus operators
OBJECTIVE 1. RESPONDING EFFECTIVELY TO NUISANCE AND DISORDER
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Malicious Calls to Greater Manchester County Fire Service
By 10% to 537 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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The Fire Service have been active in working with schools and youth organizations in relation to hoax
calls
There have been an increase in the numbers of phone boxes which have had hidden cameras to
detect offenders
Through Call Challenge, 999 calls are challenged in more detail if a caller is phoning from a
telephone box in order to discourage hoax callers continuing
New technology means that stolen mobile phones can be stopped from working
Work has been done with students to educate them about the dangers of hoax calls as ‘pranks’
OBJECTIVE 1. RESPONDING EFFECTIVELY TO NUISANCE AND DISORDER
TARGET:- Increase the participation of young people in sporting activities by 25% from 56.3 to 70.3%
by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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An Equity Officer has been appointed to increase participation in sporting activity from women and
minority ethnic groups
Postholder produces an annual work programme and has been developing innovative programmes
that are increasing sports participation rates for under represented groups
Following on from the success of SPARKY, the SAYO project has been in operation in Ordsall for 12
months. The project is working closely with the Lads Club to encourage greater participation from
young people
SAYO project runs a wide range of activities in the Ordsall area
A weekend activity programme is continuing on Friday and Saturday evenings to encourage young
people into sporting activities
Weekend activity programmes operate at various localities in the City. In addition, pilot work in two
areas by the Raid Response Teams (Sports Development) has resulted in significant drops in
juvenile nuisance (e.g. 25% reduction in Eccles)
Linking to the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme, the Watersports Centre is being used to
encourage more young people into outdoor sports. A young group of Salford people has recently
won a national canoeing competition
In 2003-04 300 young people participated in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at the
Watersports Centre.
The target identified in the 2002/2005 Crime & Disorder Reduction Strategy was set before a
baseline was established.
A survey of young peoples participation in sporting activities was conducted in May 2002. The
survey identified a baseline of 56.3% participation and the Education & Leisure Directorate has
agreed a PSA target to increase the participation of young people in sporting activities by 25% from
the baseline.
The new target is as follows:Increase the participation of young people in sporting activities by 25% from 56.3% to 70.3%
by 2005.
A follow up survey to confirm if this target is met will be conducted at the end of the PSA period.
OBJECTIVE 2. TACKLING VIOLENT CRIME
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Violent Crimes by 12% to 4,576 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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NOT ON
TARGET
Purchase of hand held video cameras to target offenders
Implementation of ‘safe routes’ around the University area, supported by the Police and Community
Wardens
Alcohol Reference Group established and alcohol coordinator appointed. The focus of the group
includes alcohol related violent crime and domestic violence
Operation Etna – high visibility policing aimed at reducing violent crime in and around Eccles Town
Centre – is ongoing
The CDRP pooled funding group has made £30k available for capital projects aimed at reducing
violent crime
Trading Standards are to target problems on licensed premises using covert tactics, with the aim of
reducing violent crime and ASB
OBJECTIVE 2. TACKLING VIOLENT CRIME
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Robberies by 38% to 699 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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NOT ON
TARGET
In June, a GMAC meeting was convened to look specifically at robbery in the city. The purpose of
this meeting was to provide a problem profile produced by a strategic analyst and to bring together
representatives from all partnership agencies to apply intelligence led problem-solving approach to
robbery.
Provision of advice and support to victims / potential victims of robbery
Police operations and targeting of offenders, including Operation Marne, identifying safe routes for
students around the University
Trading standards have been working to identify and take action against the market for stolen
property
A behaviour improvement programme has been developed and schools-based police officers are
now in post
Community wardens continue to patrol the robbery ‘hot spot’ along the A6 corridor
OBJECTIVE 2. TACKLING VIOLENT CRIME
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Repeat Domestic Violence Incidents by 7% to 1,148 by 2005.
NOT ON
TARGET
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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Work continues to be carried out at a local level to ensure that messages about domestic violence
awareness and support are publicised within the community
A multi-agency Domestic Violence forum has been formed, with the first meeting scheduled during
the third quarter of 2004/05.
Liaison and information sharing with other districts of Greater Manchester and Merseyside to gather
best practice research
Links with the DAAT and Alcohol Reference Group to support victims of domestic violence who also
have problems with drugs and alcohol
Recruitment of a Training Officer and Admin Officer to support the Domestic Violence coordinator
A Domestic Violence Outreach project is being developed in the NDC area
Repeat Domestic Incidents Trend Graph Showing the Comparisons between the
Yearly Target and the Actual Figure per Quarter
500
450
400
350
306
303
300
298
295
292
289
287
QUARTER 1
2004/2005
QUARTER 2
2004/2005
QUARTER 3
2004/2005
QUARTER 4
2004/2005
300
250
200
150
178
176
175
173
292
318
313
293
431
441
436
456
QUARTER 1
2002/2003
QUARTER 2
2002/2003
QUARTER 3
2002/2003
QUARTER 4
2002/2003
QUARTER 1
2003/2004
QUARTER 2
2003/2004
QUARTER 3
2003/2004
QUARTER 4
2003/2004
100
50
0
ACTUAL FIGURE
TARGET FIGURE
Repeat Domestic Incidents Showing the Comparisons between the
Yearly Target Figure and Actual / Projected Yearly Figure
2500
2000
1500
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1191
1148
1000
717
500
692
717
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2069
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0
BASELINE (Original)
YEAR 1 2002/2003 (Actual)
YEAR 1 2002/2003 (New Baseline)
ACTUAL / PROJECTED FIGURE
YEAR 2 2003/2004
TARGET FIGURE
YEAR 3 2004/2005
OBJECTIVE 3. REDUCING VEHICLE CRIME
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Vehicle Crimes (both theft of and theft from) by 20% to 6,278 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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A proposal for extensive CCTV coverage of the Chapel Street area is under development
The possibility exists that parking restrictions may be used in hot-spot areas to deter on street
parking, particularly in the Trinity area
Salford’s CCTV system is compatible with GMP’s mobile ANPR system. Research is ongoing into
the implementation of a permanent ANPR system
A DVLA scheme has been implemented to contact vehicle owners who leave items on display
Trading standards are targeting car boot sales for the sale of stolen car stereos
Discussions ongoing with private car park owners regarding the development of physical
improvements to increase security
Operation Conquest, contributing to the reduction in theft of motor vehicles.
The purchase of Talking Signs, to remind people to lock items from view. To be placed in the Trinity
area August 2004.
Improvement of security around Swinton Shopping Precinct. Consultation underway.
OBJECTIVE 3. REDUCING VEHICLE CRIME
TARGET:- Increase Detection Rate in relation to Vehicle Crimes by 10% to 5.72% by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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The Partnership is seeking to establish the reasons behind the recent drop in detection rate
Leaflet and postcode drops in hot spot areas by PCSOs and Community Wardens
Production of an advice booklet on purchasing a used vehicle. Distribution and launch in September
2004.
Investigations into the theft of motor vehicles using HIAB cranes. Operation began July 2004
Implementation of legislation and prosecution of unregistered motor salvage operators. To begin
September 2004.
OBJECTIVE 3. REDUCING VEHICLE CRIME
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Malicious Vehicle Fires by 20% to 940 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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The hotspot areas for malicious vehicle fires are Blackfriars, Little Hulton, Winton and Broughton
The new Crime and Disorder Information sharing Protocol will ensure the better targeting of hotspot
areas
Greater Manchester County Fire Service and the Local authority have now been granted funding for
the Arson Control Forum Implementation Fund
Abandoned vehicles are often left for too long before removal
The Manchester and Salford Arson Reduction Project will ensure the faster removal of abandoned
vehicles
OBJECTIVE 4. REDUCING BURGLARY DWELLING
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Burglary Dwellings by 21% to 3,479 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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In July, a GMAC meeting was convened to look specifically at burglary dwelling in Winton. The
purpose of this meeting was to provide a problem profile produced by a strategic analyst and to bring
together representatives from all partnership agencies to apply intelligence led problem-solving
approach to burglary dwelling.
DAAT (CJIP) and YOT interventions with offenders
Alley gating schemes to be implemented city wide, and in conjunction with the new Alley gating
policy. Launch in August 2004.
Assist in the implementation of the Arson Control Forum Implementation Fund.
Implementation of the Homelink Alarm System in Little Hulton. Consultation is at an advanced stage.
The training of 20 PCSO`s and Community wardens to deliver the `Beat the Bogeyman` package to
older people, and raise awareness of doorstep crime. Training completed July 2004.
Operation Victoria to be re-launched the 1st September 2004.
OBJECTIVE 4. REDUCING BURGLARY DWELLING AND BURGLARY OTHER
TARGET:- Reduce Burglary Dwellings so that no area of Salford has more than 3 times the National
Average Rate of 55.8 Burglary Dwellings per 1,000 households
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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In June 2004, changes to the Ward boundaries in the city were implemented. Historically, the data
for this section is presented in table format, with a breakdown by Ward for Burglary Dwelling per
1,000 Household.
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The latest Burglary Dwelling figures from the Police for Quarter 1 are based upon the new Ward
boundaries, and as such, are not directly comparable with the figures from previous update reports.
Furthermore, we do not have access to the number of households in the new Wards.
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The Executive Group is asked to consider whether there is a requirement to recalculate the previous
data for comparative purposes, and if so, to identify when this recalculation will take place and by
whom.
OBJECTIVE 4. REDUCING BURGLARY DWELLING AND BURGLARY OTHER
TARGET:- Reduce the number of Burglary Other by 15% to 2,989 by 2005.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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Analysis of commercial burglary shows the hotspot as Swinton
A local authority policy for burglary other, which includes burglaries in schools and commercial
premises is being developed and will include a dedicated officer to support security in schools
Current actions to tackle burglaries against commercial and local authority properties include the
dedicated mobile patrol service, Eccles Town Centre CCTV monitoring scheme and crime
prevention advice from GMP
Monitored CCTV systems have been installed at five schools. These are Buille Hill, All Souls,
Moorside High, Hope High and Marlborough Road High
OBJECTIVE 5. EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO HATE CRIME
TARGET:- Implement an effective third party reporting network for Hate Crimes by March 2004.
COMMENTS ON ACTIONS
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Introduction of new reporting methods to encourage victims to report crimes.
A public awareness campaign was set up to raise awareness of hate crime and support available
Regular meetings of multi-agency group to tackle specific race hate crimes on Brookhouse estate,
set up by the Community Wardens.
The Partnership’s hate crime officer is no longer in post and the work involved in relation to this
objective is currently under review. Any data concerning this objective is not currently available. If
the progress achieved to the end of 2003/04 is maintained, then the target will be met.
Public Service Agreements
Monitoring Report
1st Quarter – April to June 2004
Completion date - March 2005
PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENTS (P.S.A’S)
ON TARGET
TARGET
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Reduce Burglary Dwelling by 29%
(with no local authority area
having more than three times the
national average) by March 2005.
On
Target
Target to be reached by March
2005. Figure of 4,049 burglary
dwellings. Rate of 42.13 offences
per 1,000 households.
Baseline: 1998/1999 figure of 5,703
Burglary Dwellings.
Rate of 59.34 offences per 1,000
households.
Baseline: 2000/2001figure of 4,187.
Rate of 43.57 offences per 1,000
households
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Reduce Vehicle Crime by 36.5%
by March 2005.
ACTUAL FIGURES / RATE
FOR
DELIVERY
On
Target
2001/2002
2002/2003
QUARTERLY FIGURES 2004/05
2003/2004
ST
1
QTR
ND
2
QTR
RD
3
QTR
TARGET FIGURES / RATE
th
4
Qtr
2004/2005
Number of
offences
4,404
4,129
3,747
814
3,479
Rate per
1,000
households
45.83
42.97
38.99
33.87
36.19
Number of
offences
7,848
7,228
6,061
1,446
6,278
Rate per
1,000
population
34.74
32.00
26.83
25.61
27.80
Target to be reached by March
2005. Figure of 6,852 vehicle crime.
Rate of 30.33 offences per 1,000
population.
Baseline: 1998/1999 figure of 10,791
Vehicle Crimes.
Rate of 47.77 offences per 1,000
population.
Household Count of 96,100
Population Count of 225,900
(Based on mid 1998 estimates)