Crime Prevention
Information about Crime and Disorder in Sandwell.
The 1998 Crime and Disorder Act established partnerships (known as Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships or CDRPs) between the police, local authorities, probation service, health authorities, the fire service, the voluntary sector and other agencies in order to build safer communities by tackling issues of crime and disorder in their areas. In Sandwell the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership is known as the Safer Sandwell Partnership.
In 2005 a review of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 was conducted by government. This review now requires CDRPs to undertake six-monthly strategic assessments to replace the three yearly audit and strategies previously required under the legislation:
Safer Sandwell Partnership (SSP) Strategic Plan 2008-2011
The Strategic Plan 2008-11 identifies the key activities which will be undertaken during this period by the Safer Sandwell Partnership (SSP) in order to create safer, cleaner and stronger communities for the people of Sandwell.
The Crime Reduction Community Safety & Drug Strategy - 2005/08:
The Strategic Assessment will establish the levels of and plan action to prevent and reduce crime, anti-social behaviour, behaviour adversely affecting the environment and substance misuse in Sandwell.
Reductions in Crime in Sandwell 2005/06
Contact Details
Safer Sandwell Partnership
C/O Community Safety Team
Sandwell Council House
PO Box 2734
Oldbury
B69 3DE
Tel: 0121 569 3030
Alternative contact:
Sandwell Drugs and Alcohol Action Team
3rd Floor
Lombard Street West
West Bromwich
B70 8EG
Tel: 0121 580 4331
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