Survey launched on crime and antisocial behaviour in Cornwall
People across Cornwall are being asked to take part in a public survey about crime, antisocial behaviour and safety concerns in their communities
The annual ‘Have Your Say’ survey is now open on the Let’s Talk Cornwall website, and will run until Sunday 31 August.
Organisations involved in running the survey include Cornwall Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, and local health services.
They hope the findings will help to shape plans to tackle issues affecting residents, workers and visitors.
Responses to the survey will feed into the Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan 2025–2028, which will outline priorities for improving safety in towns, villages and neighbourhoods across the county.
Cllr Thalia Marrington, Cabinet member for community safety and public health, said:
“I would encourage everyone to take the time to complete this survey. It only takes about 10 minutes and the more people who complete it, the better our understanding will be of the key issues facing our communities and how to tackle them.
“We want to create vibrant, safe, and supportive communities where people help each other to live well and the results of the Have Your Say survey will help equip us with the knowledge to achieve this.”
Simon Mould, chair of Safer Cornwall, added:
“As chair of Safer Cornwall, I know that residents’ views and experiences are crucial when it comes to shaping our efforts to prevent and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, tackle problem use of drugs and alcohol and reduce re-offending.
“By letting us know about the issues in your community, and what you think could be done about them, we can work out the best solutions together to make sure Cornwall is a safe place for everyone.”
The plan will also seek to address less visible harms such as domestic abuse, sexual violence and exploitation. Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.