Issue - meetings

The Board received a short presentation on the latest draft of the Community Safety Strategic Assessment 2012/13, including the key findings and recommendations identified following completion of the second phase of the Assessment workplan. Key areas highlighted for further focus included ASB, acquisitive crime, violent crime, domestic violence and re-offending. Areas for generating further insight had also been identified for future analysis including mental health and the apparent link identified between alcohol and substance misuse and crime. It was noted that work was already underway in conjunction with the Public Health service to unpack this association in greater detail.

The Chair thanked the CSP for their contributions in the development of the Assessment which would play a valuable role as a resource base for the Community Safety Strategy. Thanks were also passed on to the Strategy and Business Intelligence team for leading in the drafting of the Assessment.    

In relation to common crime locations and hotspots identified within the borough, it was cautioned that the fluidity of these areas needed to be recognised and resources appropriately tailored, for example managing the potential impact of changes to Tottenham Police Station etc. 

It was requested that a copy of the presentation be forward to the Board for information.

RESOLVED

·        That the Community Safety Strategic Assessment 2012/13 be noted.