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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 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