PCC: Police & Public Forum
Somerset East Police BCU
Chief Superintendent Nikki Watson
16.April.2013
Somerset East Police District
• Large geography
• 470 sq miles
• Circa 400 staff work on the district
• Policed from 10 stations
• Boundaries with counties of Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Wiltshire and
Somerset West, Banes and North Somerset police BCU’s
• Approx 275,000 population
• Thriving Portuguese and Polish communities
• Desirable area to live and work in general but with pockets of severe
deprivation
All crime since 2008:
Somerset East:
• 251 fewer crimes /month
• 18.9% reduction since 2008
Frome:
• 37 fewer crimes /month
• 17.9% reduction since 2008
The Frome Neighbourhood Team
Inspector Mark Nicholson
PC Amanda Hill
PC Darren Baker
PC Victoria Wood
Sergeant Rachel Clarke
PCSO Paul Edwards
PCSO Darren Golay
PCSO Shelly Day
PCSO Gary Maule
PCSO James May
PCSO Declan Quinn
PCSO Mary Waugh
PCSO Dean Saunders
PCSO Yvonne Mears
Frome: 2012/13 v 2011/12
11/12
12/13
TOMV
60
34
-43.3%
(-26 crimes)
TFMV
189
149
-21.2%
(-40 crimes)
63
65
+3.2%
(+2 crimes)
Non Dom Burg
293
243
-17.1%
(-50 crimes)
Shoplifting
198
151
-23.7%
(-47 crimes)
Criminal damage
476
372
-21.8%
(-104 crimes)
Common assault
161
131
-18.6%
(-30 crimes)
Wounding
166
144
-13.3%
(-22 crimes)
Personal robbery
7
4
-42.9%
(-3 crimes)
Violent crime total
533
477
-10.5%
(-56 crimes)
Dom Burg
Change
Total crime
2522
2037
-19.2%
(-485 crimes)
ASB
1598
1531
-4.2%
(-67 calls)
Dwelling Burglary since 2008:
Somerset East:
• 14 fewer crimes /month
• 26.4% reduction since 2008
Frome:
• 3 fewer crimes /month
• 37.5% reduction since 2008
Dwelling Burglary related activity:
• A dedicated team of officers is tasked to deal with burglary crimes and
relentlessly target offenders
• All known repeat burglars are referred to the Integrated Offender Management
(IMPACT) team to ensure early intervention and prevent re-offending
• Provision of a “Bobby Van”, which provides security assessments and advice to
victims (as well as improved security fittings) for repeat or vulnerable victims
• Maximisation of engagement of Neighbourhood Watch volunteers
• Dedicated priority crime Detective Inspector to manage burglary and acquisitive
crime
• Every victim of household burglary will be visited by their local Safer
Neighbourhoods officer
Anti Social Behaviour calls since 2008:
Somerset East:
• 101 fewer calls /month
• 9.8% reduction since 2008
Frome:
• 38 fewer crimes /month
• 22.6% reduction since 2008
ASB activity:
• Somerset Family Focus project focused on reducing ASB committed by
members of the most disadvantaged families
• Local officer identified to work with every vulnerable victim
• Early intervention initiative “Choice or Consequences” programme for 14-17
year olds
• Engaging Special Constabulary and volunteers to reduce night time economy
related ASB in town centres, such as Frome
• Support for Community Speedwatch and Safety Camera vans to reduce
incidents of excess speed and to reduce road casualties
• Maximisation of contribution from Special Constabulary and volunteers to
support Trading Standards and test purchasing initiatives to reduce under age
drinking
• Dedicated Schools Officer, working in all secondary schools across district
• Robust targeting of emerging hotspots and follow up with longer term initiatives
• Routine patrol of ASB hotspots
Frome news & activity:
• Town police post now staffed by team of volunteers
• Long running ASB issues with a male living in town centre resolved
• Re-introduction of monthly “crime hour” on Frome FM with PCSO/local volunteer
presenting the show
• Arrest ended “Great Escape” attempt in May 2012 when an offender tried to
evade police by crawling into town storm drains
• High risk ASB victim and offender issues resolved working alongside many other
agencies including ambulance, learning disabilities, social services
• High risk hate crime ASB victim issues resolved and on-going support continues.
• Working with licensed premises in town has led to a large decline in
disorder/ASB issues in town, work continues
• Strong relationships/links formed with local school and college providing care for
children and young adults with Aspergers Syndrome
• Frome Safer Neighbourhood team recognised as “SSN team of the year” at
district awards
• Frome Patrol team recognised as “Patrol team of the year” at district awards
Any Questions?