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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
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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
Crime prevention advice 91.1% Warning messages about 84.2% local crime issues Resident meetings 73.4% E-alerts 70.3% Regular newsletters 59.5% Events 54.4% Crime prevention safety 51.9% devices Website 37.3% Ring around/warning system 24.1% House sitting 23.4% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% Services Available Via NHW
Information distribution 37.2% Social interaction 35.5% Events 33.1% Impact on problem issues / 16.5% improved neighbourhood Meetings 14.8% Relationship with 10.7% stakeholders Individual co-ordinators 7.4% Equipment / resources 1.7% available 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% Best Aspects of NHW
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
Improved awareness about 92.3% crime prevention More community spirit 77.6% Improved police presence 46.8% Reduced fear of crime 44.9% More attractive place to live 42.3% Reduced crime levels 39.1% Lower insurance premiums 20.5% Other 7.1% Improved house prices 6.4% 0.0% 20.0% 40.0% 60.0% 80.0% 100.0% Main Benefits of NHW
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