Showcasing Local NHW Achievements

Our Brief

Review all nomination forms Select case studies Conduct fieldwork Write up case studies Develop good practice modules/toolkits Submit report

Case Studies

East – 4 East Midlands – 4 London – 4 North East – 4 North West – 4 South East – 1 South West – 5 Wales – 1 West Midlands – 5 Yorkshire & Humber - 5

What are the main concerns affecting your neighbourhood?

Concern Number Percentage

Burglary 113 66.9%

Litter / fly tipping 93 55.0%

Anti-social behaviour 88 52.1%

Cold calling 78 46.2%

Theft from vehicles 46 27.2%

Vandalism – open spaces 43 25.4%

Drugs 42 24.9%

Vandalism – other property 37 21.9%

Underage drinking 33 19.5%

Vandalism – vehicles 29 17.2%

Theft of vehicles 22 13.0%

Vandalism – houses 21 12.4%

Anti-social landlords 17 10.1%

Arson – property 5 3.0%

Arson – vehicle 4 2.4%

Which issue is of most concern in your neighbourhood?

Region Number Percentage

Burglary 59 37.1%

Anti-social behaviour 48 30.2%

Litter / fly tipping 30 18.9%

Vandalism 23 14.5%

Underage drinking 12 7.5%

Drugs 11 6.9%

Anti-social landlords 10 6.3%

Cold-calling 9 5.7%

Theft from vehicles 7 4.4%

Theft of vehicles 4 2.5%

Services Available Via NHW

23.4%

24.1%

37.3%

51.9%

54.4%

59.5%

70.3%

73.4%

84.2%

91.1%

0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%

House sitting

Ring around/warning system

Website

Crime prevention safetydevices

Events

Regular newsletters

E-alerts

Resident meetings

Warning messages aboutlocal crime issues

Crime prevention advice

Best Aspects of NHW

1.7%

7.4%

10.7%

14.8%

16.5%

33.1%

35.5%

37.2%

0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0%

Equipment / resourcesavailable

Individual co-ordinators

Relationship withstakeholders

Meetings

Impact on problem issues /improved neighbourhood

Events

Social interaction

Information distribution

Improvements

5 out of 6 respondents mentioned improvements in respect of at least 1 of these issues in their area Anti-social behaviour Fly tipping/litter Burglary Vandalism

Main Benefits of NHW

6.4%

7.1%

20.5%

39.1%

42.3%

44.9%

46.8%

77.6%

92.3%

0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0%

Improved house prices

Other

Lower insurance premiums

Reduced crime levels

More attractive place to live

Reduced fear of crime

Improved police presence

More community spirit

Improved awareness aboutcrime prevention

Areas Served

Large (800+ homes)/Small (32 homes) Affluent/Deprived Traditional-New Build Urban/Rural

Organisation

Co-ordinator role is vital Support of a good team

Activities

Disseminate information/advice Distribute equipment No cold calling areas Community development activities

Partnership Working

Community Support Officers Police Officers Local Authorities

Impacts

Awareness Vigilance Confidence Reduction in crime Reduction in fear of crime Improvement in quality of life

Key Learning Points

Identify concerns and gauge resident support

Encourage support by highlighting the benefits of being part of a NHW scheme

Identify a champion Recruit others willing to help Get to know your PCSO/neighbourhood

police officer

Key Learning Points

• Identify key individuals within other agencies

• Keep residents regularly informed

• Target new residents

• Sustain support by being well organized

• Don’t be shy

• And don’t take no for an answer

Next Steps

Finalise case studies - Feb Good practice modules/toolkits - Feb Peer visits – Feb/March Final report – end March