Lewes District Council

Reducing Crime

Policeman talking to a woman We work in partnership with many organisations including the Police to prevent criminal activity in our communities.

In 1998, the government passed the Crime and Disorder Act. This recognised that improving community safety and reducing and preventing crime could not be dealt with by the Police alone.

As a result, Crime Reduction Partnerships were formed all over England and Wales; including one within the Lewes District. It is funded by Government grant and monitored by the Government Office of the South East.

The Crime Reduction Partnership produces a three year strategy for reducing crime and disorder in the District. It is reviewed annually to ensure we are still focusing on the issues which most matter.

The strategy is based on a Strategic Intelligence Assessment, which reviews all available data on crime trends and incorporates what local people have told us about their concerns.

Through this work, the Crime Reduction Partnership has identified three priorities for action for period 2008-11.

This includes alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour, tackling under-age drinking and reducing domestic violence.

Vehicle crime and safety to reduce theft of and from vehicles and combating dangerous or anti-social driving.

We will also ensuring we use and share information and data on crime trends and that we consult with our communities in our work.

Action groups have been set up to address each these priority areas and to allocate funding to help achieve the aims of the Community Safety Plan.

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Reducing Crime