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Annex 1

COMMUNITY SAFETY STRATEGY

Reigate and Banstead

April 2005 to March 2008

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 placed a duty on local authorities and police forces to work together to reduce crime and disorder. Reigate & Banstead’s Crime Reduction Partnership (Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Surrey Police) formed in 1998 and in April 1999 it published and began implementing its first three year Community Safety Strategy.

This document is the Partnership’s third three-year strategy, which runs from April 2005 to March 2008. It is based upon findings from a crime audit and consultation with a wide range of local organisations, a review of the effectiveness of the last strategy and it also takes into account Government, police and local priorities. A key Government priority is to tackle prolific and priority offenders through a three-stand approach to prevent, convict and rehabilitate. This is reflected below in our Strategic Aims for the period April 2005 to March 2008.

1. To prevent and deter individuals, especially young people, from becoming involved in illegal activities, and to tackle anti-social behaviour quickly through a multi-agency approach.

2. To catch and convict prolific offenders and bring them to justice. Through this, to reduce total crime in the Borough by 16% by 2008

3. To rehabilitate offenders and substance abusers back into the community after imprisonment or treatment, to reduce the likelihood of re-offending.

4. To reduce Fear of Crime.

Each of these Aims is supported by a multi-agency action plan, with identifiable targets, which will be flexible and amended to meet changing needs as necessary.

Whilst we aim to tackle the issues affecting the lives of residents, visitors and businesses in the Borough, we should not forget that Surrey continues to be the safest county in England The recent crime audit showed that Reigate & Banstead is a safe place in which to live, work and travel. By working together at a local level, we aim to keep it that way.

Carol Foster Tom Crowley Rob Price Local Director Director of Policy & Chief Superintendent Surrey County Environment Surrey Police Council Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

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Nick Harris Elaine Best Chief Executive Chief Executive Chief Executive R Housing Trust East Surrey Primary Care East Surrey Primary Care Trust Trust

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Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Surrey Drug Action team Surrey Police Authority

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Sections Content Page Executive Summary 1.0 Background 2 2.0 Further legislation – ASB Act 3.0 Review of the 2002-2005 Community Safety Strategy 3.1 Implementation 3.2 Performance 4.0 Crime trends during the strategic period 2002-2005 5.0 Fear of Crime Survey 6.0 Conducting an Audit of Crime and Disorder 7.0 Consultation 8.0 Community Safety Strategy 2005-2008 8.1 Government targets SA1 Strategic Aim 1 SA2 Strategic Aim 2 SA3 Strategic Aim 3 SA4 Strategic Aim 4 8.2 Delivery 8.3 Funding 8.4 Evaluation of performance 9.0 Conclusion Diagrams Diagram 1 Implementing the Strategy

Diagram 2 CDRP performance against crime targets 2003-2004

Diagram 3 Feedback from Crime and Disorder Consultation

Annexes Annex A Overview of ASB Act Powers Annex B Performance review of 2002-2005 Community Safety Strategy Annex C Fear of Crime Executive Summary 2004 Annex D Crime and Disorder Audit Executive Summary Annex E Surrey DAT Drugs Audit Annex F Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership – member organisations

4 1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 placed a duty on Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Surrey County Council and Surrey Police to work together as a Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) to reduce crime and disorder within the Borough. The Partnership was required to jointly develop and implement a community safety strategy. Other organisations have since become statutory partners under the Police Reform Act 2002, including East Surrey, and East Elmbridge and Mid–Surrey Primary Care Trusts, Surrey Police Authority, and Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. In addition, many local non-statutory partners have become key members of the CDRP to ensure that the benefits of partnership working are maximised and duplication avoided (see Annex F for full list of CDRP members).

1.2 The CDRP aims “to reduce crime and disorder and improve the quality of life of all those that live, work in or visit the Borough of Reigate & Banstead”.

1.3 The Act specifies that Community Safety Strategies must be revised and re- published every three years, through the following process led by the CDRP:

1. Reviewing its performance against its current strategy 2. Carrying out a Fear of Crime survey to assess local perceptions and fears 3. Conducting an audit of crime and disorder 4. Consulting the public on its findings 5. Refocusing and publishing a strategy for the next 3-year period.

2.0 FURTHER LEGISLATION

2.1 ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ACT 2003 This Act gave the police and partners additional powers to address anti-social behaviour. These include: (i) Closure of premises where drugs are used unlawfully e.g. crack houses (ii) New powers for social landlords to tackle anti-social tenants - “demoted” (less secure) tenancies available. (ii) (iii) Ensuring parents meet their responsibilities to their children and community - parenting contracts & penalty notices arranged with schools, Youth Offending Teams and Local Education Authorities.

(vi) Dispersing intimidating groups of people; Police and Community Support Officers able to disperse groups within a designated area and exclude them for up to 24 hours. (Refusal is an offence). Also powers to return children under 16 to their homes after 9pm, if there are concerns for their safety.

(v) Prohibiting possession of imitation firearms in public. A full break down of powers is attached at Annex A. (vii)

2.2 LICENSING ACT 2003

The main aim of the Bill is to modernise the legislation governing the sale and supply of alcohol and control of public entertainment. Responsibility for licensing premises

5 and people has transferred from magistrates to become the responsibility of the Borough Council.

6 2.3 The Council now has a duty to promote four licensing objectives:  The prevention of crime and disorder  Public safety  The protection of children from harm  The prevention of public nuisance

2.4 The Borough Council, Surrey County Council & Surrey Police are all required to provide feedback on the renewal or extension of hours of licences for pubs and clubs. This increases the CDRP’s ability to impact on alcohol related crime and anti- social behaviour through the licensing process. In addition, the CDRP is also able to request a review of licence at a particular premises should disorder problems subsequently become a problem.

3.0 REVIEW OF THE 2002-2005 STRATEGY

3.1 Four key strategic aims were identified as priorities for the Borough:  To reduce crime and raise public reassurance  To reduce disorder and anti-social behaviour  To reduce short-term and long-term drug and alcohol related crime and disorder, particularly in identified hot-spots  To make travel safer by addressing traffic, parking and public transport issues

3.2 Measurable targets were set against each strategic aim. The CDRP delivers most of its short term responses to crime and disorder through a multi-agency Community Incident Action Group (CIAG) which meets fortnightly, attended by members from the Borough policing team, community safety officers and wardens, housing trust officers and agencies such as Youth Offending Team, Primary Care Trusts, Social Services and Detached Youth Work team. This group tackles reports of anti-social behaviour in a partnership style and initiates deterrent measures such as Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) and Anti-social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) when appropriate. It also directs the use of the Borough’s 3 mobile CCTV cameras to hot spots. An associated Drugs CIAG works in a similar way, but concentrates solely on individuals whose drug use have a negative impact on the local community.

3.3 Longer-term responses are considered at the CDRP and sometimes referred up to the Local Strategic Partnership (LSP), for discussion in a wider context. The LSP is a multi-agency strategic group which produces the Community Plan for the Borough. It considers broad issues such as traffic, housing, local heritage and waste management. Under s.17 of the Crime and Disorder Act, each CDRP statutory partner should ensure that it considers the impact of crime and disorder in the delivery of all its mainstream services.

7 3.4 An overview of this network is shown in Diagram 1 below.

Diagram 1 – Delivering the Strategy

Local Strategic Partnership

Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership

Multi- Mainstream services Multi- agency e.g. Police, Borough agency CIAG Council services, Drugs CIAG Surrey County Council services, Health

3.5 PERFORMANCE AGAINST TARGETS The CDRP carried out regular performance management of the 2002-2005 Strategy, its aims and objectives. Annex B gives a full analysis against our targets.

4.0 CRIME TRENDS DURING THE STRATEGIC PERIOD 2002-2005

4.1 The National Crime Recording Standard (NCRS) introduced by the Home Office in 2002 (and adopted in Surrey and a number of other forces from the beginning of 2002/03) radically altered the way in which certain crimes are recorded (e.g. violence), shifting to a "victim-centred approach" which meant that, for example a simultaneous series of assaults in one location would count as several crimes (i.e. the number of victims) rather than a single crime. The impact of the change on the recorded number of violent crimes nationally between 2001/02 and 2002/03 was an increase of 23%.1 For this reason, and in order to allow a “like with like” comparison, we have focussed on the crime reduction progress during 2003-2004.

1 Ref Home Office publication "National Recording Standard - an Analysis of the Impact on Recorded Crime (Companion Volume to Crime in England and Wales 2002/03

8 Diagram 2 - CDRP performance against crime targets 2003-2004 (NB: figures show key crimes only: Total shows all crimes).

Government Target National performance Reigate and Banstead 2003-2004 2003-2004 performance (compared with 02- 03) 2003-2004

Reduce vehicle crime by 9% decrease 10.7% decrease 30% by 2004 (-139 crimes)

Reduce robbery by 14% 6% decrease 15.9% decrease by 2005 (- 11 crimes)

Reduce domestic burglary 8% decrease 10% increase by 25% by 2005 (+ 47 crimes)

Reduce violent crime 15% increase 3% increase (+ 37 crimes)

Criminal damage 9% increase 8% increase (no target set) (+ 152 crimes)

TOTAL CRIME 1% INCREASE 3.7% DECREASE (- 323 crimes)

4.2 CURRENT CRIME TRENDS BY TYPE Full year figures for the last year of the Strategy, 2004-2005, were unavailable at the time of writing. Trends for the full year to date, April to February 2005 have therefore been included to show the final year’s progress.

4.2i Vehicle crime This covers both theft of vehicles themselves and theft of contents. Whilst there is a national trend for reduction in car theft, due to increasingly secure systems installed by car manufacturers, many people continue to leave valuables on view inside. Vehicle crime in the Borough decreased at a greater rate than nationally. There was a total of 1161 vehicle crimes in the Borough in 2003-2004, a rate of 9.2 crimes per thousand population.

Action implemented Extensive awareness raising activities by CDRP, particularly in car parks and beauty spots, to reduce theft of goods from vehicles. An additional campaign highlighting the dangers of ”fishing-rod” theft of car keys through house letter boxes and also the risks of leaving cars running in drives to warm up.

Trends in 04-05 Vehicle crime showed an 11.7% reduction between April & February 2005 compared to the same period in 2003-2004.

9 4.2ii ROBBERY Robbery is a rare crime in the Borough, with a total of 0.5 crimes per thousand population (58) in 2003-2004. This was a reduction of 11 crimes on the previous year.

Action implemented Reigate and Banstead CDRP campaigned to raise awareness of personal safety around cash machines and the Borough & County councils conducted an audit of street lighting around CCTV cameras to maximise visibility & security in well used areas.

Trends in 04-05 Robbery showed an 8.6% reduction between April & February 2005 compared to the same period in 2003-2004.

4.2iii BURGLARY Domestic burglary increased across the Borough by 10%, with a total of 519 burglaries in 2003-2004, an additional 47 break-ins. Police reported a large proportion were due to premises being left insecure e.g. open windows, unlocked doors, especially during summer months. Distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents have also been a problem. Action implemented Reigate and Banstead CDRP campaigned to highlight the dangers of leaving ground floor windows and doors open. Surrey Police also advised and provided practical support to vulnerable people to avoid so called “bogus caller” thefts.

Trends in 04-05 Due to a number of intensive initiatives, domestic burglary showed a 9.7% reduction between April & February 2005 compared to the same period in 2003-2004.

4.2iv VIOLENT CRIME, INCLUDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Reflecting national trends violent crime increased in the Borough, with 37 extra offences in 2003-2004. However, unprovoked attacks on the street and in public places continued to be rare. Domestic abuse accounted for 15% of violent crime (229 offences) in 2003-2004. Victims are specifically encouraged to report these crimes in order to bring offenders to justice. A further proportion of violent crimes (423) were public order incidents. These were linked to night-time activities around bars and clubs in town centres, often involving alcohol. Government findings show that one in five women nationally and one in ten men have experienced domestic abuse at some point, but research in Surrey indicated a higher rate. Reigate and Banstead is fortunate in having an excellent Domestic Violence outreach service providing advice and support, which the CDRP supported through funding again during the life of the Strategy 03-04. 18 out of the targeted top 40 repeat offenders were arrested.

Action implemented A task group was established to specifically tackle crime and disorder problems in Redhill Town Centre, which delivered a number of initiatives, including the trial of a night “clubbers” bus to disperse revellers from the town centre more quickly.

Trends in 04-05 Violence continues to be a problem with an increase of 18% between April & February 2005 compared to the same period in 2003-2004. This is partly due to an increase in reporting of domestic violence as victims become more confident in reporting crimes. However, town centre violence and its association with alcohol, will continue to be a key focus for action. 10 4.2v CRIMINAL DAMAGE Criminal damage is one of the Borough’s highest volume crimes, accounting for 24% of total crime. The bulk is vandalism, including graffiti, vehicle damage and damage to property, particularly in the town centres on Friday and Saturday nights.

Action implemented We have a multi-agency task force who work together to prevent or reduce criminal damage and identify the perpetrators as soon as possible. This includes the Borough Council and RB Housing Trust Community Wardens, Police Neighbourhood Specialist & Community Support Officers, & Surrey County Council Detached Youth Workers. They aim to patrol key areas, install mobile CCTV cameras in hotspots to identify culprits, and to encourage young people into more constructive activities.

Trends in 04-05 Criminal damage continues to be a problem, showing a further increase of 8% between April & February 2005 compared to the same period in 2003-2004. This will continue to be a key area of focus for the CDRP.

4.2vi TOTAL CRIME The Borough experienced a 3.7% decrease in total crime in 2003-2004 compared to the previous year. This placed the Borough second across the County in terms of crime reduction.

Trends in 04-05 Total crime showed a further decrease on 2003-2004 levels of 1.4% by the end of February 2005. At the time of writing, this places the Borough with a potential to have deceases in total crime for two out of the three Strategic years.

5.0 FEAR OF CRIME SURVEY

5.1 This survey was carried out in during 2003/04 as part of the Borough Council Best Value General Survey. The survey was sent to 2,400 households within the Borough and the response rate was a very high 59%. In addition, further feedback was sought through a Fear of Crime questionnaire which broadened the range of questions asked and targeted young people and those from ethnic minorities, both directly and through the Borough Council’s website.

5.2 Redhill Town Centre and public parks and open spaces were mentioned most frequently, as being places the public would avoid. Additional concerns were raised regarding railway stations (Tadworth & Horley in particular), footpaths & alleyways, unlit streets/side roads and car parks. A copy of the Fear of Crime Executive Summary can be found in Annex C.

6.0 CONDUCTING AN AUDIT OF CRIME AND DISORDER

6.1 CRIME AND DISORDER AUDIT

An audit of crime and disorder within the Borough was undertaken in 2004 by an external consultant. This was based on police crime data, together with information

11 on anti-social behaviour and input from a range of partnership organisations. A copy of the full Crime and Disorder Audit Executive Summary is included in Annex D. Key points raised from the Audit suggested that the following should be a focus in the 2005 -2008 Community Safety Strategy:

 Criminal damage (due to high volume)  Burglary dwelling (due to increase in levels)  Ongoing focus on tackling Class A drug supply  Town Centres (including higher weekend incidents of violent crime)  Alcohol related violence, including domestic violence

6.2 SURREY DRUGS ACTION TEAM (DAT) AUDIT

This audit focussed specifically on drug related activities in the Borough. A copy of the Drugs Audit Executive Summary is attached is attached at Annex E. The following key points were raised:  Drug abuse and crime show a strong positive correlation, particularly burglary (estimate of 240 burglaries being drug related)  103 people presented for drug treatment in 2003-2004 approx 70% being male  The age group 17 and under age group was the most represented, closely followed by the 18 to 24 age group  The main drugs of choice leading to presentation for treatment were cannabis and heroin (42 cases and 41 respectively)  Cocaine accounted for 7 presentations for treatment  Crack cocaine only accounted for 1 presentation for treatment

Surrey probation issued 18 Drug Testing and Treatment Orders (DTTO)  Heroin use accounted for 10 cases  Heroin + crack cocaine use accounted for 1 case  Crack cocaine accounted for 6 cases and cocaine for 1 case

7.0 CONSULTATION

7.1 The audit findings formed the basis for a consultation document circulated to key local groups and residents to ensure that important aspects of community safety had not been missed and that the analysis and conclusions drawn were accurate. Public consultation on the audit findings took place towards the end of the strategic period in December 2004. A document summarising the audit findings together with a feedback questionnaire was widely distributed to Borough and County Councillors as well as both statutory and voluntary organisations.

7.2 Of 300 distributed, approximately a third were returned. The vast majority of respondents said the consultation document presented an accurate reflection of their perception of crime & disorder in the Borough. Respondents were also asked to rank the suggested priorities for the next strategy.

12 Diagram 3 - Suggeste d Priorities

Environmental concerns 4% Other Criminal damage Substance misuse 4% 15% 8%

Domestic burglary 10%

Anti-social behaviour 22% Domestic violence 11%

Violent crime 26%

7.3 As the above diagram shows, key areas of concern for residents were violent crime and antisocial behaviour, followed by criminal damage. A number of residents also raised further areas of concern, including

 increased reassurance & feedback to local communities  parking and speeding issues  increased facilities for young people including a “drop-in”  alcohol related issues such as underage and binge drinking  hate crime and harassment  business crime

7.4 The above concerns have been included as key areas to address in the 2005-2008 Strategy, with the exception of parking and speeding issues, which are fully addressed by the Local Strategic Partnership through the Community Plan.

13 8.0 COMMUNITY SAFETY STRATEGY 2005-2008

8.1 The aims and objectives of this Strategy are influenced by a number of key factors; the crime and disorder audit findings, public consultation (see section 7) and the priorities set by the Government and partner organisations.

8.2 GOVERNMENT TARGETS

8.2i The Government has set a number of regional targets for crime reduction, which need to be reflected in local strategies. Targets are related to the levels of crime experienced within each CDRP area at the end of the period 2003 – 2004. This will act as a base level for measurement of reduction of crime over the 3-year period of the Strategy.

8.2ii Reigate and Banstead CDRP has been set a target to reduce crime by 16% by the end of 2008. The reductions are required across a Home Office proscribed range of offences as follows:

Theft of a vehicle Theft from person Theft from a vehicle Criminal damage Vehicle interface & tampering Common assault Domestic Burglary Wounding Personal robbery Theft of a pedal cycle

8.2iii In addition, the Government require us to focus on three strands of a new policy aimed at tackling prolific and priority offenders, and deterring others from crime. This should assist in achieving the target reduction of 16%. The strands comprising this approach are designated:

(i) Prevent & Deter (ii) Catch & Convict (iii) Rehabilitate & Resettle

8.3 SURREY POLICING PLAN This document is still awaited at the time of writing.

8.4 SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY SAFETY STRATEGY This document is still awaited at the time of writing.

9.0 STRATEGIC AIMS

9.1 In order to implement this approach, the CDRP has decided to focus on four strategic aims as below. Each of these Aims will have a “living” action plan below it, to ensure its focus is flexible enough to focus on emerging priorities, whist achieving its overall Aim. The aims will also ensure a linkage with the Borough Community Plan (overseen by the Local Strategic Partnership), Surrey Police Authority Policing Plan, Surrey County Council Community Safety Strategy and the Borough Council Corporate Plan, to ensure the most effective use of resources and avoid duplication.

14 10.0 STRATEGIC AIM 1 (SA1)

To prevent and deter individuals, especially young people, from becoming involved in illegal activities, and to tackle anti-social behaviour quickly through a multi-agency approach.

10.1 Prevent & Deter (SA1.1) We will support a range of projects aimed at preventing and deterring low level crime and anti-social behaviour by young people, especially during the school holidays. To assist, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council has employed a Youth Development Officer and CIAG hope to use Government funds to employ a “prevent and deter” CIAG outreach worker, to engage with young people coming to the attention of the group for anti-social behaviour It should be remembered, however, that young people themselves are as likely to be victims of such crimes as other members of the community.

10.2 Tackling Anti-social Behaviour (SA1.2) Section 1 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 defines anti-social behaviour as occurring when:

“ a person has acted in an anti-social manner, that is to say, in a manner that caused or was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household ”

10.3 We will continue our focus on prevention and enforcement of anti-social behaviour through letters and home visits to parents of young people, use of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts on both adults and young people, and where necessary, Anti- social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs). Police and Community Wardens will continue to carry out targeted patrols in areas of concern.

10.4 We will use powers from the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 as appropriate (see Annex A) and will carry out an alcohol-related audit to determine the extent that this plays in anti-social behaviour. We will also continue to meet challenging targets for the removal of “signal crimes” which can influence the fear of crime e.g. graffiti, abandoned vehicles and flytipping, using Fixed Penalty Notices where appropriate.

10.5 To fully meet this aim and to recognise the impact anti-social behaviour and low level crime has on local residents, we have appointed an Anti-social Behaviour Co- ordinator for East Surrey Police Division, to be paid for from Government funds. The officer has drawn up an Anti-social Behaviour Strategy (as required by the Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003). A copy is attached at Annex F.

To catch and convict prolific offenders and bring them to justice. Through this, to reduce total crime in the Borough by 16% by 2008.

11.1 We will identify those who commit the most crimes in the Borough on an ongoing basis and focus attention on bringing them to justice. We will also focus on crimes identified through the Crime and Disorder audit, especially those that have most impact on the local community:

Criminal damage (due to high volume) (SA2.1)

Residential burglary (due to increase in levels) (SA2.2)

Ongoing focus on tackling Class A drug supply (SA2.3)

Town centre crime, especially alcohol related violence (SA2.4)

Domestic violence (SA2.5)

Business crime (SA2.6)

11.2 We will also continue to ensure CCTV coverage in the Borough, both static and mobile, is developed and used to the best of its capability. We aim to secure increased capacity and upgrading of equipment at Reigate Police Station CCTV control room and continue to monitor the impact it has on arrests.

To rehabilitate offenders and substance abusers back into the community after imprisonment or treatment, to reduce the likelihood of re-offending.

12.1 We are currently working with Probation, and the Local Criminal Justice Board to devise a model of Best Practice for through care of offenders, from conviction to release from prison, supervision or treatment. This aims to ensure a supported reintroduction to the local community, reduce the substantial risks of re-offending, and assist offenders to become responsible members of the local community.

12.2 We also aim to continue working on an individual basis with substance misusers through the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership’s Outreach Worker, to encourage entry into treatment. We recognise the relation between drug abuse and crime, especially theft, and aim to further reduce crime through this approach.

12.3 We will also continue to support recognised drug education projects, especially those aimed at young people and to work closely with the Youth Offending Team. Alcohol is reported to be a major problem amongst young people in relation to petty crime and criminal damage, and we will also take steps to address this.

12.4 At the time of writing, we are awaiting detailed input to this Aim.

To reduce Fear of Crime.

13.1 Involvement of local residents (SA4.1) We will continue our programme of Community Safety Days to highlight partnership and community involvement in crime prevention matters and encourage new initiatives. Surrey Police will continue to roll out Neighbourhood Panels to focus on local crime & crime prevention issues.

13.2 Positive Media Strategy (SA4.2) We will produce a strategy providing a planned approach to issuing positive stories in relation to success in crime detection, young people, partnership and community actions, to address the perception that residents are at a high risk of experiencing crime.

13.3 Through Strategic Aim 2, we will quickly remove those “signal crimes” such as graffiti and burnt-out vehicles that can increase fear of crime.

13.4 Fear of Crime Surveys (SA4.3) The Borough Council measures fear of crime through annual surveys to ensure we are aware of further measures we may need to take to tackle fear of crime, and to assess what impact initiatives under this Aim may be having.

14.0 DELIVERY AND MONITORING THE STRATEGY

14.1 DELIVERY

We will continue to deliver these aims through the mechanism detailed in Diagram 1 – Delivering the Strategy.

14.2 FUNDING

One of the principles of the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act was that existing budgets and services should be redirected to achieve mainstreaming of community safety. This has been achieved to a great extent, and with the support of additional funding from the Partnership agencies, the CDRP has been able to develop further initiatives.

The availability of new funding sources to Partnerships from the government over the past four years has enhanced delivery further. This will continue under the Safer & Stronger Communities Fund until at least March 2006. This will enable us to continue funding initiatives that have been proved to work, and to investigate additional projects as required.

14.3 EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE

The CDRP will regularly monitor the ongoing performance of the Strategy by:  Receiving feedback from the Implementation Teams on their progress in achieving their specific objectives  Reviewing progress against the Government targets and national performance compared with the baseline crime figures from 2003 – 2004,

18  Reviewing our performance within our CDRP family group (a Government selected grouping of CDRPs with similar socio-economic breakdown).  Producing an Annual Performance Management report.

15.0 CONCLUSION

15.1 The successes achieved during the 2002-2005 strategy have provided a firm foundation to move forward during the coming three years. This new Strategy is more challenging in terms of crime reduction, but has the flexibility to be responsive to emerging needs if required. Tackling lower level anti-social behaviour will still remain a priority alongside reduction in overall crime, as will our continuing focus on tackling drug misuse.

15.2 As a CDRP we are committed to working together throughout 2005 to 2008 to achieve these Aims. However, the successful delivery of this Strategy can ultimately only be achieved by working closely in partnership with the whole community, to help keep Reigate and Banstead a safe place in which to live, work and travel.