Wellingborough walkabout tackling crime
We're hearing from Northamptonshire's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
A new initiative launched by Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone will bring local people who live in higher-crime areas together with local organisations to tackle the issues in their communities.
The scheme will see problem-solving Study Tours take place in areas that are hotspots for acquisitive crime like robbery, shoplifting, burglary, and theft.
Residents will take the lead, joining crime reduction specialists from the Commissioner’s Office, Northamptonshire Police neighbourhood officers, local councillors and officers and other partners to look at areas where people feel unsafe.
The first problem solving Tour took place on Wednesday August 14th on the Queensway estate in Wellingborough. Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone joined representatives from Greatwell Homes, ward councillors and officers from North Northamptonshire Council, representatives from Weavers Academy and HMP Five Wells.
Danielle said:
“I want to see safer neighbourhoods, where police and partners tackle the issues that matter to people.
“This is the start of a new way of working, where we actively engage residents and organisations to identify the problems and work together to put improvements in place. This problem-solving walk was just the start – the improvement work we identified needs to get underway and I’m looking forward to reporting back on progress.”
Deputy Chief Constable Ash Tuckley joined the Commissioner on her walkabout. He said:
“It was great to get out with the Commissioner to listen to people and discuss all the positive work the Force has underway around crime prevention with our partners and the local community.
“We saw lots of investment all making a positive difference in reducing crime and improving people’s quality of life, which was echoed by the feedback from residents, but we know there is more to do.
“I’m particularly keen to see our work continue with partners to tackle retail crime, and am excited for the realisation of plans to provide more services for young people, such as bike tracks.
“Northamptonshire Police is committed to such positive partnership working to ensure all our communities feel safe and heard on the issues that really matter to them.”