Protecting our communities together - A message from Chief Constable Keith Bristow

Warwickshire Police will deliver more protection for communities across the county during the next 12 months by continuing to target criminals who cause most harm and by further increasing policing activity in those parts of the county most affected by crime.

Our priorities are to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured in Warwickshire, both on our roads and as a result of crime, reduce the number of homes burgled and the amount of vehicle crime committed and improve your trust and confidence in us.

Between January and December 2008 we reduced all crime in Warwickshire by 6.8%. In real terms, that means there were 2,775 fewer victims of crime.

Working with partners and local communities we reduced the number of victims of serious violent crime by 583 (15%), reduced the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads by 56 (14%) and reduced the number of homes broken into by 134 (5.5%).

We will continue to invest in our local policing teams and ensure that action is taken to address local priorities that we agree with you. Details of your local Safer Neighbourhood Team are in this leaflet.

We also want local people – and particularly victims of crime - to be more confident in us. For example, not all victims of serious sexual offences come forward. In the next 12 months, we will seek to increase the number of these crimes reported to us and detect more of them.

As we all know, crime does not take place evenly across the county, so in 2009 we will direct more of our effort into those areas most affected and our Police Authority will set differing targets to ensure this extra investment achieves extra results.

We will use all of our officers, staff and volunteers more effectively, releasing more resources to tackle county and local priorities. We will deliver a better service at county and local level and protect more people from harm.

We will do all we can to increase levels of trust and confidence in policing and deliver greater protection to you in the year ahead.

Delivering the right service, first time.

One of the ways Warwickshire Police will protect more people from harm during the next twelve months is by responding to incidents and managing demands on our services more effectively.

Under a new system, officers and staff in our force Communications Centre will better assess all calls for assistance and information to ensure we provide the right service, first time.

This system will ensure that more resources are available to deal with emergencies and priorities and provide a better policing service for local communities. We receive many calls about matters that other agencies are responsible for and we will ensure that people are directed to the most appropriate agency to help meet their needs when this happens.

The way we respond to 999 and emergency calls, where there is a danger to life or a crime in progress will remain the same - we will send officers to the scene as quickly as is safely possible.

By appointment

For calls which are important but not an emergency, people will be offered an appointment at a station surgery (usually on the same or next working day, or evening). If you are unable to get to the police station an officer will visit you at your home or other location at a time agreed with you.

Tackling local priorities

If your call is about a local policing priority, for example something which has been agreed with your Safer Neighbourhood Team through a Community Forum, we will also respond promptly.

If you need advice or information or wish to discuss other local policing matters we will direct you to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team or let them know what you have told us. See below for contact information.

Sergeant Dave Williams (pictured) said:

"These changes will allow us to tackle more of the issues that cause the greatest harm in communities - such as serious violence - without neglecting other matters that concern people. We will work hard to ensure you get the right service and the right response the first time, be that a police officer responding to an emergency, an agreed appointment at a time convenient for you, the date of your next local policing meeting or the right information and advice over the phone."

More information about these changes, which begin in May this year, will be available on the force website www.warwickshire.police.uk and in local newspapers.

Safer Neighbourhoods

About your local policing team

Local policing Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) operate in every community across Warwickshire and are dedicated to tackling crimes such as graffiti, anti-social behaviour and other local issues that impact upon the quality of people’s lives.

Teams led by a Sergeant include Police Constables, Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and are supported by volunteers. They work in partnership with communities and other agencies.

Your local team will:

• Agree local priorities
• Take action with communities and partners when necessary
• Update you on progress.

You can talk to your local SNT out in your community, at a Community Forum meeting or other local meetings and events.

Community Forums

Community Forums are local meetings where the public meet with local service providers such as councils and police. These have been known as PACT meetings in the past and current names may differ slightly in different areas. However, across the county local concerns are discussed and priorities identified for organisations and communities to work on. Updates on success and ongoing activity are given at each meeting. You can also speak to a police officer before the main meeting to deal with any individual or private issues. To find out when your next meeting is, visit your team’s website.

Community Volunteer scheme

Volunteering with the police enables people to make a difference in communities. Volunteers are involved in various activities from helping Safer Neighbourhood Teams engage with communities by updating web sites, contacting the public to update them on investigations or gather further information, to offering crime prevention advice and undertaking general administration tasks.

To find out more please complete the expression of interest form on the Warwickshire Police website or telephone: 01926 415189.

www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk

Log on and enter your postcode to get:

• Direct phone and email contacts for your local policing team

• News, local information and Neighbourhood Watch alerts

• A calendar of local meetings and events

• Details of local priorities that your team is working on with the community and partners

• Local crime information, updated monthly.

Warwick District Teams

Warwick Rural East SNT
T: 01926 684471
E: wre.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/wre

Warwick Rural West SNT
T: 01926 684397
E: wrw.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/wrw

Warwick Central SNT
T: 01926 684361
E: wrc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/wrc

Leamington Spa North SNT
T: 01926 684263
E: lsn.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/lsn

Leamington Spa South SNT
T: 01926 684017
E: lss.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/lss

Leamington Spa Town Centre SNT
T: 01926 684117
E: lstc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/lstc

Whitnash SNT
T: 01926 684248
E: whitnash.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/whit

Kenilworth SNT
T: 01926 684404
E: kenilworth.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/ken

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Teams

Nuneaton Town Centre SNT
T: 02476 483115
E: ntc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/ntc

Nuneaton Central SNT
T: 02476 483012
E: nc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/nc

Nuneaton South SNT
T: 02476 483115
E: ns.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/ns

Nuneaton East SNT
T: 02476483115
E: ne.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/ne

Nuneaton West SNT
T: 02476 483021
E: nw.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/nw

Nuneaton North SNT
T: 02476 483021
E: nn.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/nn

Bedworth Town Centre SNT
T: 02476 483465
E: btc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/btc

Bedworth East SNT
T: 02476 483465
E: be.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/be

Bedworth West SNT
T: 02476 483446
E: bw.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/bw

North Warwickshire Borough Teams

North Warwickshire East SNT
T: 02476 483622
E: nwe.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/nwe

North Warwickshire West SNT
T: 02476 483554
E: nww.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/nww

North Warwickshire North SNT
T: 02476 483622
E: nwn.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/nwn

North Warwickshire South SNT
T: 02476 483554
E: nws.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/nws

Stratford District Teams

Alcester North SNT
T: 01789 444816
E: alcesternorth.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/an

Alcester South SNT
T: 01789 444816
E: alcestersouth.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/as

Shipston SNT
T: 01789 444670
E: shipston.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/ship

Southam SNT
T: 01926 684984
E: southam.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/sou

Stratford Town Centre SNT
T: 01789 444500
E: su.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/st

Wellesbourne SNT
T: 01789 444600
E: wellesbourne.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/well

Rugby District Teams

Rugby Town Centre SNT
T: 01788 853846
E: rtc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/rtc

Rugby Town East SNT
T: 01788 853846
E: rte.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/rte

Rugby Town West SNT
T: 01788 853845
E: rtw.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/rtw

Rugby Town North SNT
T: 01788 853761
E: rtn.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/rtn

Rugby Rural Central SNT
T: 01788 853851
E: rrc.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/rrc

Rugby Rural North SNT
T: 01788 853851
E: rrn.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/rrn

Rugby Rural South SNT
T: 01788 853851
E: rrs.snt@warwickshire.police.uk
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk/rrs

Not sure which is your local team?
Visit www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk and enter your postcode to find out.

Spending 2009/10

This leaflet explains where the money comes from to fund Warwickshire Police Authority and how the Authority plans to spend that money over the coming financial year, 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010.

Day to day Spending

In 2009/10 we plan to spend £107.54 million before income and use of reserves. Our total day-to-day spending (net of fees, charges, specific grants and transfers) is £88.08 million, £2.67 million more than 2008/09.

The chart above shows how the money is to be spent during 2009/2010.

How spending has changed

Where the money comes from

The Police Authority’s budget requirement of £88.08 million is funded partly through government grants and business rates, and partly by direct precept on Warwickshire council tax payers. In 2009/10, central government funding accounts for 61.5% of total resources compared to 61.8% in 2008/09.

Your council tax by band

The council tax for Warwickshire Police Authority for properties in each valuation band is shown in the table right. This is an increase in council tax of 3.97%.

Staffing

Increases in police staff are, in the main, the result review of police officer posts and where appropriate, developing these roles that are now performed by police staff.

Capital spending

During 2009/10 the Authority intends to spend £6.63 million on police properties and £6.34 million on IT, vehicles and equipment. This is funded by Government grant, borrowing and the sale of police properties. At 31 March 2008 the value of Police Authority assets was £64.29 million and loans outstanding amounted to £16.92 million.

Our Performance*

Warwickshire Police has:

• Reduced road deaths and serious injury by 15.9%, 55 fewer deaths and serious injuries
• Reduced serious violent crime by 17.5%, 552 fewer offences committed
• Reduced domestic burglary by 2.9%, 56 fewer offences committed
• Reduced criminal damage by 14.2%, 1093 fewer offences committed
• Reduced vehicle loss by 18.8%, 250 fewer offences committed
• Reduced total crime by 6.4%, 2136 fewer offences committed.

Performance in comparison with last year

The table shows how we performed in comparison with last year. Copies of the full Policing Plan are accessible, from July 2009, via www.warwickshire.police.uk in the Freedom of Information section or by calling the force or Police Authority.

*All statistics above are for period April 2008 to January 2009 inclusive.

Information about crime levels

Warwickshire residents can keep a check on crime levels in their communities through a new crime mapping system launched in January this year. The CrimeMapper website provides an easy-to-use way of finding information about categories of crime including burglary, theft and robbery, vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and violent crime.

By visiting our crime mapping section for Warwickshire you can see crime levels in your community and compare figures with other areas within the county.

Warwickshire has low crime levels, with an average of 77 offences for every 1,000 people who live here. Across England and Wales the national average is 91 offences. The crime mapping system simply compares areas of Warwickshire within the context of Warwickshire.

Join us as a Special Constable

Do you like being involved with people?
Would you like to help protect your local community from crime? Warwickshire Police is currently seeking more volunteer Special Constables.

Want to find out more? Join us at a Specials Recruitment Seminar. The next will be held on Tuesday 28th April at 7pm. Call Angie Dumper on 01926 415052 for more details, to confirm your place or to obtain more information.

Visit: www.warwickshire.police.uk/careers/specialconstables

Useful telephone numbers and websites

All non-emergency calls: 01926 415 000

Emergencies: 999 or 112 and ask for police

Force website: www.warwickshire.police.uk

News and appeals: onlinenews.warwickshire.police.uk

Children and teenagers: www.wpthezone.co.uk

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

Warwickshire Against Domestic Abuse:
0800 408 1552 www.talk2someone.org.uk

Safer Neighbourhoods:
www.safer-neighbourhoods.co.uk

Warwickshire Police Authority
Warwickshire Police Authority is responsible for the delivery of policing services in Warwickshire. We attend meetings with the public throughout the year and welcome questions, comments and suggestions. Details of how we plan to spend the police budget next year are contained in this leaflet. You can visit our website www.warwickshirepa.gov.uk or call us on 01926 412322 for more information.

For more details about the financial information in this leaflet or the police budget for 2009/10, please contact Jeff Carruthers on 01926 415000 x 8113. This leaflet reflects Police Authority spending and funding only. County Council, Borough/District and Parish spending is excluded.

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