Verbal update by Inspector John Davies
Minutes:
Inspector John Davies reported that the current priority in Surrey Heath and across the Force was burglary of dwellings and violent crime.
Burglary of dwellings was down in the Borough, due to initiatives such as Operation Candlelight.
There had been a slight rise in violent crime. Whilst there had been an improvement in Camberley Town Centre, an increase had been reported at the edge of the Town Centre and in the villages.
More domestic violence victims were coming forward, which was considered a positive outcome, as victims had more confidence in the Police and other agencies.
Work continued to address drug offences in the Borough and the number of offences was down, but the priority crimes were as indicated above.
Inspector Davies emphasised the successes of partnership working, particularly with the Borough Council and Accent Housing Group. He detailed changes to Anti-Social Behaviour legislation. He emphasised the impact on night time economy related crime reduction on the High Street, Camberley from the introduction, on Friday and Saturday evenings, of road closures, Street Angels, Taxi Marshals and a zero tolerance policy by Surrey Police, which included no alcohol consumption on the street.
RESOLVED, that the presentation be noted