East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:09 Page 1 Force Performance Last year (April 2006 - March 2007) was Police Recruitment challenging, but Humberside Police made As part of our initiative to create a workforce sustained improvements in many areas. that is supportive of the community, we now IMPROVEMENTS have (at the end of 2006/07): Total Recorded Crime 108 volunteers active on Neighbourhood Policing (up from 0 in 2005/06) Nationally there was a 2% reduction in crime 23.7% female officer representation levels. Humberside Police achieved a (up from 21.9% in 2005/06) reduction of 2.7% (almost 3,200 less victims 344 Special Constables of crime). (up from 327 in 2005/06) Police Community Support Officers Vehicle Crime (Including theft of and from vehicles) However, the proportion of police officers we recruited from ethnic communities was only Vehicle crime fell by 11.8% locally (over 0.9%, despite events held within these 1,800 less victims). This was one of the communities to promote policing as a career. largest reductions seen nationally in 2006/07. Fear of vehicle crime also continued to fall. ISSUES Burglary (from people’s homes) Although there were some significant and Burglary fell by 8.0% locally (almost 600 less sustained improvements, there were also a victims). This reduction was around twice that number of areas where performance was not seen nationally in 2006/07. so good. Sanction Detections* Violent Crime *Sanction detections are cases resulting in a Violent crime increased by 4.9% (around charge, summons, caution or other formal 1,200 more offences). Some of this rise was sanction. due to the increased use of fixed penalty Detections continued to increase, from notices for disorder. Robbery (which is 20.4% in 2005/06 to 24.5% in 2006/07 classified as a violent crime) rose by 20 (exceeding our 23% target). offences in 2006/07. The target this year is to achieve a rate of at However, more serious violence against the least 27%. person fell by over 320 offences (46.3% reduction) The aim for 2007/08 is to reduce violent crime significantly. East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 2 East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 3 Local Policing Summary Foreword Alene Branton, MBE, Chair of Humberside Police Authority communities and an improved response to calls for service. I am pleased to report that at the end of the year improvements have been made resulting in disengagement from the Police Standards Unit and we can look forward to the future with confidence. At the end of 2006/07 overall crime has fallen by 2.7%, detections have increased by 4.1% and calls for service are now being dealt with in an efficient and professional manner. As Chair of your local Police Authority my commitment and promise to you is It gives me great pleasure to be able to that we will continue to challenge and present you with this summary of local scrutinise Humberside Police to ensure “ “ policing activity for your area. I have that these improvements in service are been an independent Member of maintained and built upon to guarantee Humberside Police Authority for six you a service that meets your needs. years now and was unanimously elected as Chair of the Authority in June this year, a position that I am proud to hold. This summary of local policing is intended to provide you with key information regarding how your local police service is performing, plans for the future and how you can become more involved. At the start of the year Humberside Police Authority set challenging priorities and targets for Humberside Police. We wanted to see a reduction in crime, and increase in detections, dedicated neighbourhood policing teams in all East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 4 Local Policing Summary Foreword Local Policing Summary foreword Become a Special Constable by Chief Constable Tim Hollis. Be part of the team that makes your community feel safe. The Special Constabulary is a major part of local Neighbourhood Policing Teams. Members of the Special Constabulary are just the same as regular police officers, with similar powers and duties. The only difference is that they’re volunteers. ‘Specials’ assist regular officers and PCSOs in Neighbourhood Policing Teams by providing support for community engagement and problem solving activities.They also provide operational I am naturally delighted that the support in order to prevent or detect “significant improvements in policing offences, preserve life, keep the peace across Humberside have now been and enhance the quality of life of the formally acknowledged by the Home community. Office and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate If you’re 18 or over, and would like of Constabulary. The pride and to join, you can request an application confidence is back in the force as is form from Humberside Police on a real determination to continue building 0845 6060 222. Alternatively, find out on those improvements. My priority for more about what it’s like being 2007-08 is further to develop our a Special Constable by visiting Neighbourhood Policing Teams across www.humbersidepolicejobs.co.uk all our communities. The public feedback to the increasing numbers of Police Community Support Officers to be seen on our streets is very encouraging and they are complementing the work of regular officers, Specials and police staff in so many ways. I am confident“ that good times are ahead for Humberside Police. East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 5 The Humberside Police Youth & Community Centre formerly The Boys Club The Humberside Police Youth & Community to reduce isolation for older members of the Centre was set up in 1943 by the Chief community. Constable at the time to divert young people The Club provides an extensive programme from crime and Anti Social behavior. of activities predominantly run by volunteers. In 1963 the Club became a registered charity This includes Boxing, Martial Arts, Football, allowing it to apply for different funding Play Clubs, Local History, Pensioners Dance streams. Classes and Pilates Classes. The Club is The Club offers activities to any child, open seven days a week 8 am to 10 pm. young person or adult who lives in the The Club has approx 50 young people Humber Police area. Its members currently regularly attending the boxing section. come from a variety of backgrounds Both boys and Girls over the age of nine. including disadvantaged and excluded A recent success of the Club has been one groups in society. of the females boxers has been invited to The aim of the centre remains. Preventing train with the British Boxing Squad. crime by providing a variety of diversionary The Judo Club have also had a similar activities. Over the years it has also success with one of there female members developed to include getting young people going to train with the Female British Judo physically fit and healthy through sporting Squad with a view to taking part in the 2012 activities. Reducing the fear of crime by Olympics if successful. They have providing information and resources to clarify approximately 25 members. and reassure people and providing activities For those wanting further information please contact: RACHEL ABRAM (Youth Support Officer) Address: Miss Rachel Abram, Youth Support Officer, Office: 01482 708104 Mobile: 07810 688 788 Humberside Police Youth & Community Centre, Email: [email protected] The Club House, Elm Avenue, Garden Village, Hull, East Yorkshire. HU8 8PZ East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 6 Humberside Force Independent Advisory Group – Get Involved. Humberside Police Authority support and administer the Force Independent Advisory Group. This group is made up of members from diverse communities across Humberside representing the six strands of diversity. Their role is to ensure that the policies, strategies and practices of Humberside Police do not have an adverse effect on any of the communities in Humberside. They can also be called upon to act as critical friends and advisors to Humberside Police in difficult situations when dealing with community tensions. The six strands of diversity are: • Gender • Age • Disability • Sexual Orientation • Ethnicity • Religion If you have strong links to your diverse community and are interested in becoming a group member please download an application form from our website www.humberside-pa.org.uk or call Victoria Wise for a chat on 01482 307234. East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 7 Policing the East Riding of Yorkshire - ‘C’ Division Contact Details for Humberside Police 0845 60 60 222 - Our single non-emergency telephone number 999 - Emergencies only 0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers To find out when you can visit someone at your local Police Station please log on to www.humberside.police.uk or call the single non-emergency number. East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 8 For Non-Emergencies Contact 0845 60 60 222 Numbers of Staff in C Division figures full-time equivalent at 1st April 2007 Police Officers 451 Special Constables 116 Police Community Support Officers 69 Volunteers 41 Police Civilian Staff 90 East Riding Booklet 17/12/07 11:10 Page 9 Policing in the East Riding By Chief The changes made to the policing structures Superintendent of the East Riding have now been in place for Pat Geenty over a year and the benefits are clear to see. Our performance as a division has improved rapidly and together with the community safety partnership, we are one of the best performing and safest areas in the country. The Neighbourhood policing teams have As most know the East Riding of Yorkshire is established themselves with local people, one of the largest geographic policing creating improved levels of reassurance and divisions in the country covering some 933 visibility.