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What is the Safer Parking Scheme?. We have all seen the bad examples. Transformations can be achieved. From this. To this. And from this. To this. The Facts. Formal surveillance (including patrols) Lighting Access control Good physical appearance
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The Facts.. • Formal surveillance (including patrols) • Lighting • Access control • Good physical appearance • All lead to reductions in vehicle related crime and the fear of crime
New car parks built to the safer parking scheme standard have low crime levels and are highly rated by users
The Assessment.. Accredited Police Assessors • Crime Recording and Statistics • Boundaries and Perimeters • Vehicular Access • Pedestrian Access • Parking Areas • Surveillance • Lighting • Signage
BPA Area Manager.. • Management Practices • General Remarks • Meetings • Hand Over Procedure • Staff Training • Incident Reporting • Customer Complaints • Cleaning and Maintenance • Help Points • Life Care Plan • Emergencies • Recommendations • Justifications
Marketing Park Mark supports the local economy
Proud achievers • 5000 car parks in the Safer Parking Scheme • Park Mark has now been set up in British Columbia, Canada • We have expanded the criteria into other awards: - Safer Bus Stations 6 bus stations have the award - The Secure Station Scheme Operated by DfT and assessed by British Transport Police. 770 railway station car parks have Park Mark too!
• Customer service and stakeholder relationships • Safer and properly maintained parking facilities • Fair pricing and easy-to-use payment services • Fair enforcement of parking terms and conditions • Impartial and fair appeals service, accessible to all • Clear and comprehensive parking information • Employee wellbeing, development and recognition • Social responsibility and equality of service delivery • Continuous improvement 3 NHS Trusts and 1 University have the award
What the research tells us.. In 2003 60% said destination was very important 45% said safety was important In 2014 70% said destination and safety very important (joint 1st) Safe environment was 3rd Perception of safety more important to motorists over time
The Statistics.. Vehicle related crime as a percentage of total crime: 2004/05 17% 2012/13 12% 2014/15 13% Vehicle related crime in non-work car parks: 2004/05 16% 2011/12 8% 2014/15 14% 5000 car parks have the award