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Safer South Derbyshire Partnership

South Derbyshire is a safe place to live, work and to visit and the partnership is committed to making it even more secure.
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Why the partnership was formed

The 1998 Crime and Disorder Act identified that the police, district and county councils should work together with health providers, the probation service and other local organisations, to make their areas even safer places to live and work. The Safer South Derbyshire Partnership was created as a result of this legislation.

The general aim

South Derbyshire is a safe place to live, work and to visit and the Partnership is committed to making it even more secure. The partners also know that fear of crime can be damaging to our society and so by providing information to people and keeping in contact with them it hopes to allay fears that need not exist.

The Safer Derbyshire website - www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk 

Partnership Plan Document 2008-2011 (2010 Review)

The Safer South Derbyshire Partnership produces a 3-year Partnership Plan that details what and who the Partnership is, what its priorities are and what action it will be taking over the three year period to reduce crime and disorder in the South Derbyshire district. The Plan is reviewed on an annual basis to show progress over the past 12 months and add in new priorities and actions.

Download a copy of the Plan at the bottom of this page under the section 'Related Documents'

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The Derbyshire Handy Van Network is open to all people of South Derbyshire who are 60 and over. You can phone and ask for the van to visit your home and help with the following:

  • Home fire safety checks
  • Smoke alarms checked and fitted
  • Home security checks
  • Energy efficiency advice

The visits and the equipment they install are totally FREE and each household can have up to two visits per year.

For more information, you can download a brochure at the bottom of this page below related documents or contact Amanda Elliott at South Derbyshire CVS on - 01283 219761.

Safer Homes is a mobile joinery service working to improve security in the homes of the elderly (aged over 60) and vulnerable people living in South Derbyshire.

The scheme works by installing door or window locks and other security equipment free of charge.  As well as installing safety and security measures, the Safer Homes joiner, Paul Taylor, will also give free crime prevention advice. The scheme, which has been set up by the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership, is operated on a day-to-day basis by the CVS. Again this service is absolutely FREE.

For more information or to make a referral you can download a brochure at the bottom of this page below related documents or contact Amanda Elliott at South Derbyshire CVS on - 01283 550163.

 World Cup ban warning

Drinkers who behave badly in pubs in and around Swadlincote during the World Cup campaign face being banned from all the pubs in the area throughout the tournament.

The decision was made at a meeting of the South Derbyshire Central area PubWatch. Members representing 19 pubs agreed that when they impose a ban they will share information about the person or persons involved so that the ban can become membership-wide.

Sarah Dagley, Safer Neighbourhoods Officer with the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership and acting Chair of the PubWatch, said: “Publicans from Swadlincote and the surrounding area discussed the idea and decided to introduce a PubWatch group “behave or be banned from all our pubs” policy during the World Cup.

“They want people to be able to enjoy watching the matches in their pubs without any fear of trouble. They also want to warn potential troublemakers that if they do cause any problems they face watching matches home alone rather than in the pubs with their mates.”

Posters advising pub customers to behave or face a ban are to be distributed to PubWatch members by the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership. Members will also get posters focusing on domestic abuse, as increases in incidents often coincide with major football tournaments.

Other issues discussed at the PubWatch meeting included the Challenge 25 scheme, ways of sharing information and ban tariffs.

Any South Derbyshire licensed premise interested in becoming a PubWatch member should contact Sarah Dagley on 01283 595961.

Driving abuse message home

Members of the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership’s Domestic Abuse Action Group (DAAG) are teaming up to deliver a programme of World Cup focused work during the high-profile football tournament.

One of the ways in which it will be driving the messages home that domestic abuse is not acceptable and that help is available is by using a mobile advertising van.

The van, sporting what appears to be a football commentary but with each line ending “unfair challenge” and the message at the bottom reading: “It’s not just the football that gets kicked during the world cup”, will be used on several different days to drive around the district. It will be parked in busy locations to deliver the message and helpline information to as many people as possible.

The DAAG campaign kicked off on June 2 with an awareness session featuring fun and competitions in the Princess Diana Garden in Swadlincote. Organised by the CVS, information about domestic abuse and details of support services were available but it also provided plenty of fun on a football theme.

Attractions included a quiz, football competition, face painting, and the chance to make a chatterbox. Drinks and fruit were available.

Pubs around the district are being sent posters to display in their premises with the helpline numbers - 01283 229854 or call free of charge on 08000198668 and press 5 for South Derbyshire - on them.

All the publicity material is also carrying the web address of Next Step - the voluntary organisation that offers free support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse in South Derbyshire. The site, which includes a wealth of information about domestic abuse as well as details of the help and support available for victims, their friends and families, has been completed in time for the World Cup.

Sarah Dagley, Safer Neighbourhood Officer with the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership which has helped complete the site, said: “www.next-step.org is very important. It means that people can access information wherever they are and at whatever time is best for them.

“It includes a feature that means visitors to it can cover their tracks and the DAAG hopes that it will encourage people in the district who have not been able to pick up leaflets or other items with help numbers and information on them to get the details they need.”

Other elements of the DAAG World Cup programme include briefing sessions to health visitors working in the district and a Women’s Wellbeing event at Melbourne Leisure Centre on July 6.

Chris Harris of South Derbyshire CVS who chairs the DAAG says: “The number of domestic abuse incidents often rises during major football tournaments and we want to make sure that victims and their friends and families know that help is available and where to get it.

“The campaign has a range of elements to help deliver these messages and to generally raise awareness around the issue.”

Who are its members?

What are the main issues the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership focuses on?

Anti - Social Behaviour

A range of actions are being used to reduce anti-social behaviour, including looking at the social conditions which cause crime and disorder and providing young people with valuable and stimulating activities. Examples of projects this team has worked on include providing CCTV in the bus station and leisure centre car parks and introducing the power for police officers to disperse groups of people behaving anti-socially in Melbourne. The Partnership has also arranged thought-provoking drama presentations to local schools about a range of issues including graffiti, litter, damaging property, bullying and racism.

Fear of Crime

Crime figures show that often the actual level of crime is not nearly as bad as people imagine.
Providing information about what is happening through police liaison and the council’s area meetings is one of a number of ways the Partnership is helping with this. Other examples of projects the Partnership has worked on include the Liberation Day event and the creation of Safer Neighbourhood Groups. The Partnership also helps to develop and support  Neighbourhood Watch schemes in conjunction with members of members of the community.

Violent Crime

The Partnership team aims to promote personal safety at home and in public places. Actions include the provision of domestic abuse support services and research into the effects on minority groups.

Property Crime

The Partnership deals with theft of and from cars, and is also committed to reducing the amount of domestic burglaries. Examples of projects include obtaining money to help pay for a Disposal of Abandoned Vehicle's scheme and providing tamper-proof tax disk holders. The team has also established a scheme to install alarms in the homes of burglary victims and provided property security marking kits.

Substance Misuse

This covers everything from abuse of alcohol and solvents to the buying, selling and use of illegal drugs. Examples of projects this team has worked on include providing a drugs education project in primary schools across the District, and the introduction of Breakout, a young persons’ treatment service, in South Derbyshire.

Prolific and Priority Offenders Scheme

This scheme identifies and targets those offenders who cause the most harm to the community of South Derbyshire. Action is coordinated using three main strands Catch and Convict, Prevent and Deter and Rehabilitate and Resettle on a case-by-case basis.
 More about the Reach Project, our Prolific and Priority Offenders Scheme

How can I help the partnership?

There are a number of ways everyone who spends time in South Derbyshire can help. Why not consider:

Joining yourNeighbourhood Watchscheme and if there isn't one in your area, why not set one up by telephoning 01283 595787

Encouraging everyone to report all crimes. Unless you do, we have no accurate information about the kinds of crimes being committed and the places they happen in.

Underage Sales Reporting FormDerbyshire County Council's Trading Standards Dept have launched a new form to make it easier to report licensed premises who are suspected of making sales to under 18's - the form can be accessed here.

It is simple to use and can either be posted to or emailed directly to the Trading Standards team. All reports will be followed up by the team and where appropriate Test Purchase Operations can be carried out.

Becoming a Special Constable. Find out more about what is involved by telephoning 01773 572797. You could be helping your community reduce the rates of crime.

Attending Safer Neighbourhood meetings. The Safer Neighbourhood Scheme has been developed in South Derbyshire and is being co-ordinated by the Safer South Derbyshire Partnership. It aims to ensure that public concerns relating to Crime and Disorder issues are recognised and acted upon by providing dedicated and accountable resources to dedicated geographical area. We will use a multi-agency approach to tackle problems and will hold quarterly meetings in each of the 6 Areas to which representatives of the statutory agencies and members of the public will be invited. The aim is to reduce the fear of crime and create safer environments.

More about Safer Neighbourhood areas and meetings

Contact details

Safer South Derbyshire Partnership: 01283 595858

South Derbys Anti-Social Behaviour Helpline: 01283 595 795

Useful telephone numbers

Crime Stoppers - 0800 555111

Stop Hate Crime Help line - 0800 138 1625

Next Step (Domestic Abuse Support Service) - 01283 229854

Derbyshire Police (Non Emergency Number) - 0345 123 33 33

Victim Support - 01332 349956

Derbyshire Trusted Trader Scheme - 08456 058 058

Derbyshire Trading Standards - 01629 580000

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