The
contents of this website are under review following the formation of a
new HM Government. Current information may be found
at www.gonetwork.gos.gov.uk.
|
Crime Reduction
Reducing violent and acquisitive crime, anti social behaviour and drug misuse within the region is a priority for Government Office for the North West. Our staff work closely with Crime and Disorder Reduction / Community Safety Partnerships, Drug Action Teams and other partnerships in Merseyside and Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria to make communities safer. .
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998, amended by the Police Reform Act 2002, sets out statutory requirements for responsible authorities to work with other local agencies and organisations to develop and implement strategies to tackle crime and disorder and misuse of drugs in their area.
More information on the national picture
Statutory and voluntary agencies, Crime and Disorder Reduction / Community Safety Partnerships and other multi-agency partnerships are all working to deliver initiatives to:
- reduce the most serious violence, including tackling serious sexual offences and domestic violence
- continue to make progress on serious acquisitive crime through a focus on the issues of greatest priority in each locality and the most harmful offenders – particularly drug-misusing offenders
- tackle the crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour issues of greatest importance in each locality, increasing public confidence in the local agencies involved in dealing with these issues
- reduce re-offending through the improved management of offenders.
Internet links
Contact information
Crime & Community Safety Team
Government Office for the North West
City Tower
Piccadilly Plaza
Manchester
M1 4BE
email: GONWcommunitysafety@gonw.gsi.gov.uk
|
