29 June 2010: Report of the District Partnerships Leads - Chris Davis
Performance
Crime and Fear of Crime in Warwick District in 2009/10 were at the lowest ever levels. There were 1571 fewer crimes in 2009/10 than in 2008/9, a reduction of 16%, down from a high of 11,274 in 2003.
There were 507 fewer serious violent crimes (-28%) which was best performance nationally. Criminal Damage was down 23% and a significant reduction in anti-social behaviour ASB (-16%). Fear of Crime levels were the lowest for 10 years.
Domestic Burglary was up last year by 14% but has tailed off this year so far. Serious violent crime has however now shown an upturn although from a low base but needs to be re-assessed.
Community Forums
Forum reduction priorities / issues are as follows:
| North Leam. | Criminal Damage | ASB | Parking |
| South Leam. | Drugs | ASB | Students |
| Warwick | Foot patrols | Speeding | Burglary |
| Kenilworth | Speeding | Burglary | ASB |
| Rural East | Speeding | ASB | |
| Rural West | Speeding | ASB | Speeding |
| Whitnash | Criminal Damage | ASB | Speeding |
| Central Leam. | Violent Crime | ASB | Business Crime |
Partnership Working
CDRP
The combined CDRP has been rebranded as a Community Safety Partnership under the logo Safer South Warwickshire. Reduction of serious violent crime is the primary priority followed by ASB including arson and criminal damage, serious acquisitive crime including burglary, and road safety with controlling speeds in residential areas.
Taxi Marshals
Two taxi marshals will be working with licensing at Warwick District Council to maintain order near taxi ranks for people leaving clubs and pubs during Friday and Saturday nights in Leamington.
Travellers
There is on-going work with Warwick District Council Planning helping to manage unauthorised encampments and provide reassurance to residents at Beausale and Harbury Lane.
Criminal Damage
An initiative with the North Leamington Community including Neighbourhood Watch is helping to combat mindless damaging attacks on cars in the area.
Dispersal Zone
The Town Centre of Leamington has been designated as a dispersal zone for 3 months during the World Cup period to enable officers to move on groups of people acting in a disorderly fashion.
Your Town / Your Choice
This is a repeat of earlier initiatives with Partner Authorities in Leamington Town Centre on Saturday 10 July. This is a series of high profile activities in the town centre including an alcohol tent, drugs dogs, vehicle checks and visits to licensed premises. The message is go out, behave, have a good time but drink in moderation and act safely.
Future Challenges
- Migration to Southern Criminal Justice Centre in August
- Visit of Pope in September
Chris Davis
Warwick District
Police Authority District Partnership Lead
