Neighbourhood watch

Question 1

Why?

Answer 1

Home Office found that the National Reassurance Policing Programme (NRPP) initiated in 2003/4 which in eight police forces in England

The programme saw a positive impact on crime, perceptions, feelings of safety and public confidence in police

Saw statistically significant reductions

Question 2

So…

Answer 2

A new perspective of ‘reassurance policing’ in UK

NRPP Used to develop the notion of developing a reassurance based to policing

Question 3

NBP

Answer 3

NBP introduced in all neighbourhoods 2005-8 over a three year period that work with a wide range of people, communities and partners, to tackle and solve crime and anti-social behaviour issues that affect local communities.

Teams also include a Dedicated Ward Officer and PCSO in every ward who is the local link for the wider neighbourhood team.

This means local communities get a real say in deciding the priorities for the area in which they live, allowing the police to provide long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining a focus on reducing crime.

Question 4

How do we know its effective?

Answer 4

The Metropolitan Police are monitoring the impact of introducing Safer Neighbourhoods teams. This includes tracking Londoners’ views on crime and policing.