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A Letter from our General Secretary, John Reed, who recently attended a conference called:
“Closing the Gaps” and here are some of the main points that were discussed:
Anti-social behaviour and perceptions of crime versus reality
Conference, Thursday 19th March, Corn Exchange Rochester.
Speakers.
Alan Campbell MP under Secretary for State Crime Reduction
Acting Deputy Chief Constable Gary Beautridge.
Medway Chief Superintendent Steve Corbishley.
Chief Inspector Des Keers. Ben Page MORI Public Affairs
Irene Lucas. Chief Executive, South Tyneside Council
Bill Pitt Director, ASB Action. Jane Manning. Editor-[in Chief
Kent Regional News and Media. Robin Cooper, Director of Regeneration
and Culture for Medway. Medway Youth Parliament
Rosie Rowe and Richard Odie. (14 yrs OLD ).
The Medway Neighbourhood Watch Association was well represented at the above Conference by no less than 15 NW Coordinators. As the title suggests there were many views on, and ways to tackle
anti-social behaviour. What do we mean by a “Gang of Youths, a group of youths, or a gathering of youths. Do they all cause trouble.The answer is no.
Is Parking on the pavement, loud music being played from a house, rubbish left on the front or excessive arguments any less of a problem.
Drinking on the Streets was already being targeted AND HAS DECREASED.
Although it was agreed that the 17-25 yr age-group probably caused the most problems albeit, only about 3% actually were responsible.
It was agreed that “One Size Fits All” for areas did not work
as different areas would require a different approach.
With the” Economic Downturn” we can expect crime to rise a little and 25,000 extra people visit the Medway Towns each Week-End.
Our present population is approx 243,000 and is expected to rise to 300,000 by 2020.
The present economy of Medway is worth 2.8 billion per year. The Police have 2500 less reported incidents than last year. 2607 untaxed vehicles were taken from off the Streets
Fireworks and “Snowballs” were always a problem.
There are now 418 cctv cameras working over Medway and the Council
cleared 2096 areas of Graffiti .Recorded damage to property was down
by 11.4%.
The main question was what can we do about all kinds of anti-social behaviour incidents.
Report these incidents but do not expect instant response..................... ..MORE
“Closing the Gaps” and here are some of the main points that were discussed:
Anti-
Conference, Thursday 19th March, Corn Exchange Rochester.
Alan Campbell MP under Secretary for State Crime Reduction
Acting Deputy Chief Constable Gary Beautridge.
Medway Chief Superintendent Steve Corbishley.
Chief Inspector Des Keers. Ben Page MORI Public Affairs
Irene Lucas. Chief Executive, South Tyneside Council
Bill Pitt Director, ASB Action. Jane Manning. Editor-
Kent Regional News and Media. Robin Cooper, Director of Regeneration
and Culture for Medway. Medway Youth Parliament
Rosie Rowe and Richard Odie. (14 yrs OLD ).
The Medway Neighbourhood Watch Association was well represented at the above Conference by no less than 15 NW Coordinators. As the title suggests there were many views on, and ways to tackle
anti-
Is Parking on the pavement, loud music being played from a house, rubbish left on the front or excessive arguments any less of a problem.
Drinking on the Streets was already being targeted AND HAS DECREASED.
Although it was agreed that the 17-
It was agreed that “One Size Fits All” for areas did not work
as different areas would require a different approach.
With the” Economic Downturn” we can expect crime to rise a little and 25,000 extra people visit the Medway Towns each Week-
Our present population is approx 243,000 and is expected to rise to 300,000 by 2020.
The present economy of Medway is worth 2.8 billion per year. The Police have 2500 less reported incidents than last year. 2607 untaxed vehicles were taken from off the Streets
Fireworks and “Snowballs” were always a problem.
There are now 418 cctv cameras working over Medway and the Council
cleared 2096 areas of Graffiti .Recorded damage to property was down
by 11.4%.
The main question was what can we do about all kinds of anti-
Report these incidents but do not expect instant response.....................