Strategic Assessment

The East Kent Strategic Assessment for December 2009 to March 2010 was delivered to partners in December 2008 and gave key recommendations based on analysis of Kent Police and other key data.

The aim of this strategic assessment is to provide an accurate picture of the current situation in Thanet Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) District, which forms a part of the East Kent Police BCU. It will also seek to identify any possible changes over the next eighteen months to support strategic decision-making.

The document has been completed as per National Intelligence Model guidelines and with the

cooperation of key CDRP and police personnel.

In Thanet, there are a number of key wards that the Supporting Independence Programme report concentrated on, as the data shows that people living in these areas are generally more likely to experience a range of complex and multiple disadvantages than elsewhere. This report focuses on these wards in particular:

• Cliftonville West
• Dane Valley
• Margate Central
• Newington
• Eastcliff and Central Harbour

It is suggested that over the next three years to focus on five areas which account for 50% of all crime committed in Thanet which will make a substantial impact on the quality of life for all residents. The following recommendations were put forward for consideration, although in no order of priority:

Effectively Tackling Crime:

• Violence Against The Person (VAP) - Offences in Public Places or ‘Stranger Attacks’, Including night time economy
• Domestic Abuse - Repeat Victims
• Criminal Damage (CD)
• Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) - Rowdy Nuisance Behaviour, Protecting The Public - Roads Policing, Speeding, Nuisance Vehicles
• Building Public Confidence/Citizen Focus - Citizen Focus

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