Showcasing Local NHW Achievements

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Showcasing Local NHW Achievements
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Our Brief

• Review all nomination forms
• Select case studies
• Conduct fieldwork
• Write up case studies
• Develop good practice modules/toolkits
• Submit report

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Case Studies

• East 4
• East Midlands 4
• London 4
• North East 4
• North West 4
• South East 1
• South West 5
• Wales 1
• West Midlands 5
• Yorkshire Humber - 5

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What are the main concerns affecting your neighbourhood? What are the main concerns affecting your neighbourhood? What are the main concerns affecting your neighbourhood?
Concern Number Percentage
Burglary 113 66.9
Litter / fly tipping 93 55.0
Anti-social behaviour 88 52.1
Cold calling 78 46.2
Theft from vehicles 46 27.2
Vandalism open spaces 43 25.4
Drugs 42 24.9
Vandalism other property 37 21.9
Underage drinking 33 19.5
Vandalism vehicles 29 17.2
Theft of vehicles 22 13.0
Vandalism houses 21 12.4
Anti-social landlords 17 10.1
Arson property 5 3.0
Arson vehicle 4 2.4
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Which issue is of most concern in your neighbourhood? Which issue is of most concern in your neighbourhood? Which issue is of most concern in your neighbourhood?
Region Number Percentage
Burglary 59 37.1
Anti-social behaviour 48 30.2
Litter / fly tipping 30 18.9
Vandalism 23 14.5
Underage drinking 12 7.5
Drugs 11 6.9
Anti-social landlords 10 6.3
Cold-calling 9 5.7
Theft from vehicles 7 4.4
Theft of vehicles 4 2.5
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Services Available Via NHW
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Best Aspects of NHW
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Improvements

• 5 out of 6 respondents mentioned improvements in
  respect of at least 1 of these issues in their
  area
• Anti-social behaviour
• Fly tipping/litter
• Burglary
• Vandalism

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Main Benefits of NHW
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Areas Served

• Large (800 homes)/Small (32 homes)
• Affluent/Deprived
• Traditional-New Build
• Urban/Rural

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Organisation

• Co-ordinator role is vital
• Support of a good team

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Activities

• Disseminate information/advice
• Distribute equipment
• No cold calling areas
• Community development activities

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Partnership Working

• Community Support Officers
• Police Officers
• Local Authorities

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Impacts

• Awareness
• Vigilance
• Confidence
• Reduction in crime
• Reduction in fear of crime
• Improvement in quality of life

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Key Learning Points

• Identify concerns and gauge resident support
• Encourage support by highlighting the benefits of
  being part of a NHW scheme
• Identify a champion
• Recruit others willing to help
• Get to know your PCSO/neighbourhood police
  officer

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Key Learning Points

• Identify key individuals within other agencies
• Keep residents regularly informed
• Target new residents
• Sustain support by being well organized
• Dont be shy
• And dont take no for an answer

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Next Steps

• Finalise case studies - Feb
• Good practice modules/toolkits - Feb
• Peer visits Feb/March
• Final report end March