Shoalhaven City Council Crime Prevention Plan

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Contents

CRIME PREVENTION PLAN 2010 3

1.1 CRIME PROFILE 3

1.2 Local Crime Priorities 3 Priority Area 1: Break and Enter (Dwelling) 3 Priority Area 2 – Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) 5

1.3 Capacity 6

1.4 Situational analysis: 8

1.5 Stakeholders 10

1.6 Monitoring and Evaluating 11 Monitoring 11 Evaluation and Data Collection 11

2 Crime Prevention Action Plan 12

Crime Prevention Action Plan 14






3 References 26

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CRIME PREVENTION PLAN 2010

1.1 CRIME PROFILE

Shoalhaven City Council has identified two priority areas to be addressed at this initial stage of developing a Crime Prevention Plan. These two offences are:

1. Break and Enter (Dwelling) 2. Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related)

These two offences were identified by BOCSAR data and local Police records as the most problematic for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area. They have therefore been nominated as the priority focus areas for the 2010 Shoalhaven Crime Prevention Plan.

1.2 Local Crime Priorities

Priority Area 1: Break and Enter (Dwelling)

Total number of offences The BOCSAR Local Government Area Ranking Tool showed there were 764 incidents of Break and Enter (Dwelling) in the 2009 calendar year as compared to 792 incidents of Break and Enter (Dwelling) in 2008 and 655 incidents in 2007.

Trend The recorded incidents of selected offences in the Shoalhaven LGA for Break and Enter (dwelling) from the BOCSAR Crime Trends Tool show an upward trend of over 8% over the last 36 months (January 2007 to December 2009).

State ranking and comparison analysis

The BOCSAR Local Government Area Ranking Tool showed the Shoalhaven was ranked the 28th highest LGA for this type of crime in NSW in 2009, with a rate of 813.6 per 100,000 population. Shoalhaven LGA has remained in the top 50 out of 140 LGA‟s over the past five years (2005 to 2009). Kiama was ranked 118 in 2009 and 95 in 2008, Shellharbour was ranked 45 in 2009 and 56 in 2008, Wingecarribee was ranked 108 in 2009 and 103 in 2008 and Wollongong was ranked 83 in 2009 and 52 in 2008. Our neighbouring LGAs are therefore all faring more favourably with regard to Break and Enter (dwelling) offences in comparison to the Shoalhaven LGA.

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The rate per 100,000 population for NSW as a whole was 592.9 in 2009 and 633.4 in 2008, and for Sydney was 556.3 in 2009 and 596.4 in 2008 per 100,000. This indicates that the Shoalhaven rate was the highest compared to NSW and Sydney rate per 100,000 population. The Hotspot Map (2008) from the Local Government Area Crime Report Shoalhaven indicated that the highest crime density for Break and Enter (Dwelling) offences was in Nowra. North Nowra, Bomaderry and Worrigee all showed a medium crime density. West Nowra showed a slight colouring which indicated that it has a low crime density. The Shoalhaven Local Area Command data for Break and Enter (Dwelling) for the period of January 2010 to May 2010 showed that there were a total of 334 incidents. The highest number of Break and Enter (dwelling) incidents were recorded in Nowra with total of 94 incidents approximately 28%. Bomaderry showed 42 incidents, approximately 13% and Sanctuary Point showed 34 incidents aproximately10%. The Premise Further Sub-Type from the Shoalhaven Local Area Command data showed House-Detached recorded the highest number of Break and Enter (Dwelling) incidents which consist of 257, approximately 77%. Block Of Units and Garage (Detached) both recorded 12 incidents, approximately 4%. The Shoalhaven Local Area Command data showed the Day Of Week which recorded the highest number of Break and Enter (dwelling) incidents was Monday with 61 incidents, approximately 18%, followed by Saturday showing 53 incidents, approximately 16% and Sunday showing 50 incidents, approximately 15%. It was indicated in BOSCAR data that over the last 36 months (2009 to 2007) the peak times for Break and Enter (Dwelling) were July.(69 average over 36 months), November (68.3), March (66.3), June (66), December (65.6) and September (65). The months which showed the lowest number of offences were February (44.7), October (52) and January (54). However, December 2008 had a particularly high number of offences (85) compared to 2009 (57) and 2007 (55). The Local Government Area Crime Report Shoalhaven (2008) Persons Of Interest (POIs) for Break and Enter (Dwelling) offences showed that approximately 74% of males were between the age of 10-17 and 15% were between the age of 20-29.Only 4 POIs for Break and Enter (Dwelling) offences were females and 2 out of the 4 were between the age of 10-17, 1POI was between the age of 20-29 and the other 1 was between the age of 30-39. Approximately 97% of all POIs were male.

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Priority Area 2 – Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related)

Total number of offences The BOCSAR Local Government Area Ranking Tool showed there were 645 incidents of Assault (Non-Domestic Related) in 2009 calendar year and 718 incidents in 2008.

Trend The recorded incidents of selected offences in the Shoalhaven LGA for Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) from the BOCSAR Crime Trends Tool show a statistically significant stable trend over the 36 month period of from January 2007 to December 2009.

State ranking and comparison analysis The BOCSAR Local Government Area Ranking Tool showed Shoalhaven LGA was ranked as the 43rd highest for Assault (Non-Domestic Related) in 2009, with a rate of 686.9 per 100,000 people in comparison to a ranking of 37th highest in 2008, with a rate of 764.6 per 100,000 people. Crime data obtained from BOCSAR showed that the rate of incidents per 100,000 people in Shoalhaven is higher than in the neighbouring suburbs of Kiama, Shellharbour and Wingecarribee. The Hotspot Map from the Local Government Area Crime Report Shoalhaven (2008) indicates that the highest crime density in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area was in Nowra, particularly around the CBD and east of Nowra. North Nowra and Bomaderry both showed a high to medium crime density. Worrigee showed a medium to low crime density and West Nowra showed a slight colouring which indicated a low crime density. The Shoalhaven Local Area Command data for Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) for the period of January 2010 to May 2010 showed that there were a total of 257 incidents. The highest number of assaults (Non-Domestic violence Related) incidents occurred in Nowra with 111 incidents, approximately 43%, followed by Bomaderry with 22 incidents, approximately 9% and Ulladulla with 19 incidents, approximately 7%. The Premise Type from the Shoalhaven Local Area Command data showed that Outdoor/Public Place recorded the highest number of Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) incidents consisting of 92, approximately 36%, followed by Residential with 85 incidents, approximately 33% and Licensed premise 34 incidents, approximately 13%. The Combined Associated Factors form the Shoalhaven Local Area Command data showed Alcohol as the highest associated factor for Assaults (Non-Domestic

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Violence Related) with 136 incidents, approximately 53%, followed by Other with 78 incidents, approximately 30% and No Associated Factor with 33 incidents, approximately 13% The Shoalhaven Local Area Command data showed the Day Of Week which recorded the highest number of Assault (Non-Domestic Related) incidents was Friday with 63 incidents, approximately 25%, followed by Saturday with 59 incidents, approximately 23% and Sunday with 39 incidents, approximately 15%. The peak times for Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) obtained from data from BOCSAR over the past 36 months (January 2007 to December 2009) show no real pattern. The months with the highest incidents were December with an average of 71, March (62) and January (61). The lowest months consisting of July (41), June (48) and September (52). The Local Government Area Crime Report Shoalhaven (2008) Age And Gender Of Victims for Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) showed 27% of all males were under the age of 18 and 26% of all males were between the age of 20-29. Females under the age of 18 were 31% of all female victims and 21% of female victims were between the age of 20-29. The totals of both genders were 28% for under 18 years of age and 24% for people aged between 20-29. The totals of all females consisted of 214 in comparison to 613 male victims of Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related). The Local Government Area Crime Report Shoalhaven (2008) Person Of Interest (POIs) for Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) offences showed 33% for people aged 30-39 and 30% for people aged 20-29. Males between the age of 30-39 consisted of 39% of all males and males between the age of 20-29 consisted of 32%. Females between the age of 30-39 consisted 33% and females aged 40 and over was also 33%. Females between the age 20-29 dropped to 20%. POIs consisted of 86% of males in comparison to 14% of females.

1.3 Capacity

Local governments are increasingly seen to be a key player in the development and implementation of community level crime prevention programs. Across Australia, virtually all government crime prevention agencies include local government in the development and delivery of their respective crime prevention strategies. For a number of years Shoalhaven City Council has been actively involved in working with different organisations, the community, police, industry and business to increase community safety, reduce anti-social behaviour, crime and the fear of crime in the Shoalhaven Local government Area. Shoalhaven City Council acknowledges that crime and the perception of crime can negatively affect the community as a whole. Therefore, it is essential that the Shoalhaven City Council plays an active role in working with other agencies to investigate the nature of crime in the area and respond to these issues by developing local solutions.

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As evident through their past experience with the development of crime prevention plans, the Shoalhaven City Council has the capacity to act as the lead agency in developing the 2010 Crime Prevention The Shoalhaven City Council seeks to promote a holistic approach by involving all sectors of the community through partnerships to devise and implement an effective Crime Prevention Plan. The Shoalhaven City Council will prioritise Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) into their work budget and seek support from stakeholders for their contribution in the Crime prevention Plan. Although, the Shoalhaven City Council generally does not fund crime prevention initiatives the Community Development Team will seek funding to implement crime prevention strategies. The Shoalhaven City Council has the capacity to implement the crime prevention strategies without additional funding, although this may reduce the number of services that may be provided. For example without additional funding;

Limited numbers of recommendations of safety audits will be implemented / may consider only areas with high crime rates.

Limited number of free engravers / may encourage community groups to purchase their own or take orders for residents.

The Crime Prevention Van may only be able to attend hotspots in the local area when supported by the community.

Late night transport option may limit their service / consider charging a small fee.

The key approaches to crime prevention reduction include:

1. Situational measures –which makes crime more difficult to commit, more risky and less rewarding by designing less opportunity for crime and the implementation of measures such as better security, increased surveillance and property marking/engraving.

2. CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) – which looks at urban design, street lighting, use of malls, alleyways and so on. Well-lit, well designed, well maintained public spaces increase the real and perceived sense of safety.

3. Developmental measures – which involves intervention in the lives of children, parenting programs and school supports.

4. Social crime prevention –which aims to prevent criminal behaviour by addressing the underlying social causes of offences and seeks to influence the attitudes and behaviours of those most likely to offend so they are less inclined to do so. This is achieved by reducing the risk factors long known to be associated with offending (such as poor parenting and school failure). This approach works on strengthening the whole social infrastructure.

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1.4 Situational analysis:

A Safer by Design Evaluation was conducted on the Central Business District of Nowra in 2008, at the request of Shoalhaven City Council. The findings of this evaluation identified the Central Business District of Nowra as a high crime risk according to a sliding scale that rates crime risk as low, moderate, high and extreme. The recommendations from this evaluation included natural, low and high technical/mechanical Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) treatment options to reduce opportunities for crime in this location. The four key principles recommended for consideration to reduce opportunities for crime include;

1. Surveillance

Due to the restrictions associated with natural surveillance it was recommended to increase surveillance opportunities by using either technical/mechanical (Closed Circuit Television Systems, etc) or organized (using people to supervise areas) treatment options.

Lighting in Junction Street Nowra was assessed as providing poor illumination of horizontal surface and pathways, as a lot of the light dissipates into the atmosphere.

2. Territorial Reinforcement

Recommendations include the need for businesses to display identification of their business and their street number.

Streets and parks within the Central Business District should be designated as „Alcohol Free‟ and „Alcohol Prohibited‟ Zones‟.

The posting of council signs within the parks warning people of the areas which are alcohol free zones and the penalties of consuming alcohol within these areas.

The installation of directional signage, such as guidance maps, in the Central Business District to assist locals and tourists with directions to certain locations.

The Stewart Place Nowra location presents concerns regarding the bus interchange, providing long distance bus services at night and the toilet block that is open late at night to accommodate bus uses. Considerations need to be given to relocating this facility to an area with greater surveillance opportunities and enable the toilet block to be closed at night to reduce opportunities for assault.

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3. Space/Activity Management

A patron transport program should be considered to provide free or nominal cost transport to reduce the incidents of alcohol related crime, particularly at venues with extended trading hours

The re-location of the taxi rank during late nights should be considered to prevent the need of patrons to travel from one side of the Central Business District to the other side to access the taxi rank.

The implementation of the Taxi Booking Voucher Scheme with the aim of reducing opportunities of assaults upon taxi drivers and prevent patrons running off without paying the cost of the taxi service.

4. Access control

Ensure both management and staff of licensed premises are aware of their obligations in relation to the responsible service of alcohol and the treatment of patrons.

Ensure licensed premises implement adequate policies for dealing with patrons refusing to comply with requirements of the legislation, such as reporting to police and banning access for repeat offenders.

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1.5 Stakeholders

The Safer Communities Action Team (SCAT), previously called the Living Futures Committee, was originally established to promote safety in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area. The aims of this team were to meet every six weeks and to develop a safety plan for the community which was called the Shoalhaven Community Safety Plan. The Team continues to meet on a quarterly basis and fosters partnerships between community, police, local government, industry and business, with the goal of increasing community safety, reducing anti-social behaviour, crime and the fear of crime in Shoalhaven. Instead of updating the Shoalhaven Community Safety Plan, it was decided that the Crime Prevention Plan would have more impact in our community due to the fact it is endorsed by the Department of Justice and Attorney General. The re-endorsement of the Crime Prevention Plan for 2010 is still a priority. Effective crime prevention plans relies upon close collaboration between many different bodies, neighbourhoods, local government, state and federal governments and non-government organisations, forming a true partnership. Partners include:

NSW Police Northern and Southern Interagency Shoalhaven Youth Interagency Department of Housing - Community Development Worker Sexual Assault counsellors (Links House) JIRT (Joint Investigation Review Team) YWCA Domestic Violence Worker Wayne Pryce (Nowra High School) Shoalhaven Liquor Accord SSCAP (Shoalhaven Safe Community Aboriginal Partnership) Community Partnerships Shoalhaven City Council: Community Development Staff Local Chamber Magistrate Drug and Alcohol Services

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1.6 Monitoring and Evaluating

Monitoring

Shoalhaven City Council will be the lead agency in overseeing the monitoring and evaluating of the Crime Prevention Plan. Shoalhaven City Council‟s Community Development Team will be responsible for the delivery of the Crime Prevention Plan. Project partners will be invited to participate and a verbal commitment to the Crime Prevention Plan will be obtained before particular tasks are assigned to the participating partners. The performance measures will be used to monitor the progress of the strategies and these will consist of increases of numbers, such as the number of safety audits carried out and increasing actions to be untaken, such as the increase of community members seeking information on crime prevention. Commitments from various organisations to support the implementation of the Plan will also be a measure of performance. The evaluation of other statistical data will be collected and analysed and used as a performance measure. The timeframes will consist of three to six month time spans to allow the development of projects and the commencement of operating various tasks. Project partners will be assigned different tasks and responsibilities for the Crime Prevention Plan and this will be overseen by the Community Development Team.

Evaluation and Data Collection

The data that will be collected and analysed and will include BOCSAR data, indicating our rank in the State and comparing this to our neighbouring Local Government Areas which, will also alert us to the effectiveness of this Plan in reducing crime throughout the Shoalhaven. Shoalhaven City Council will also evaluate community members‟ perception of crime and their satisfaction with the measures being taken to address rates of Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related) and Break and Enter (Dwelling) in our LGA. This will be measured by conducting surveys with members of the community, business owners, schools and other community groups. The impact on risk factors will be identified by using surveys to address the effectiveness of the educational and other programs. In the event that another activity is seen to impact on strategies developed in the Crime Prevention Plan, actions will be taken to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy or to change the strategy.

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2 Crime Prevention Action Plan

Target Offence: Break and Enter (Dwelling)

Project: Using situational crime prevention techniques to reduce the incidence of Break and Enter Offences. (To improve security in the community by promotional campaigns)

Rationale: Research suggests that situational crime prevention techniques can reduce Break and Enter offences by increasing the effort and risks of committing the offence and reducing the rewards.

Objective: 1. To reduce the number of households that experience a second Break and Enter

Lead Agency & Partners: NSW Police (Safety Officer), Shoalhaven City Council, Safer Communities Action Team (SCAT), Department of Housing, NRMA, Veterans Affairs, Clubs including Rotary and Apex, Disability and Aged Services

Expected Outcome: Encourage residents to be proactive about security at home to reduce the number of Break and Enter (Dwellings)

Action Performance Measures Time Frames

Milestones

Police and Shoalhaven City Council

to carry out safety audits at a number

of approved residential homes.

Residents advised of

recommendations from audits.

Free use of engravers for residents to

engrave their white goods

Number of safety audits carried out

Number of residents who use free engravers

6 months ongoing

Council CPTED

training commenced.

Safety audits

commenced.

Engravers made

available to pick up

from a variety of

locations.

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Additional home safety promotional campaign to inform residents of simple measures they can do to protect their homes for example, „Home Safe‟.

Grants program to assist funding for audit recommendations and „Home Safety‟ recommendations

Number of home safety promotional material handed out

Number of grants applications

Drop in the number of Break and Enter offences

The availability of „Home safe‟ promotional material.

Establish grant scheme

Review after 12 months

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Crime Prevention Action Plan

Target Offence: Break and Enter (Dwellings)

Project: The use of a van as a promotional vehicle, offering information and support to reduce the number of Break and Enters.

Rationale: To reduce crime by establishing a Crime Prevention Van promoting private and public safety.

Objective: 2. Establish a Crime Prevention Van in the Shoalhaven LGA

Lead Agency & Partners: NSW Police, Shoalhaven City Council, Safer Communities Action Team (SCAT), Local Clubs including Rotary and Apex, Local Businesses, Community Drug Action Team (CDAT)

Expected Outcome: Increase community awareness of the Police and their involvement in prevention of crime in the community. The availability of the van for community events to provide information on security and safety measures to protect households of the local residents.


Milestones

The Crime Prevention Van will be

used to promote home security,

safety and community awareness at

community events through the

dissemination of information and

education.

The collection of data to find out how many businesses are involved.

Analysis of crime data.

6 months then ongoing

The attendance of

Police at community

events providing

safety and other

security promotional

information.

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The van to be involved in the

provision of safety by police in “hot

Spot” locations.

The van to be utilised throughout the

Shoalhaven raising the profile of the

Police and improving educational

opportunities a variety of

communities in the LGA

The number of promotional material distributed.

The number of community events the Crime Prevention Van attends.

The increase of community members seeking information on crime prevention.

The attendance of

police at hotspots in

the local area.

The availability of

educational material

on crime prevention.

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Target Offence: Break and Enter (Dwellings)

Project: To provide education and awareness to the community including tourists about proactive behaviours to reduce the occurrences of Break and Enter offences.

Rationale: To encourage residents‟ awareness of home safety and security measures to reduce Break and Enters offences

Objective: 3. Establish localised programs to encourage community participation within their own neighbourhoods.

Lead Agency & Partners: Shoalhaven City Council and Department of Housing, NSW Police, East Nowra Neighbourhood Centre, Nowra Neighbourhood Centre, Youth Services, PCYC, Safer Communities Action Team (SCAT), Local Clubs including Rotary and Apex, YWCA, Shoalhaven Community Housing, Nowra Tenants Support, Disability Groups/Services, Progress Groups.

Expected Outcome: Local communities will come together promoting improved communications and neighbourhood surveillance by the community. New residents will be encouraged to participate in community events and make links within the community.


Milestones

Community programs / organizations to

disseminate information through

newsletters, Council, libraries and

Tourist Centres.

Door knocking and other media can be

used e.g. free local newspaper.

Data collection of the organizations participating in information dissemination

Data collection of the number of people attending programs


Community

information

dissemination

sessions.

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BBQ‟s, morning teas, street parties can

be established in local areas that are

identified to distribute information.

Local newsletter produced to inform

residents of forthcoming events and

generalist information.

VIP‟s invited to community events to do

free engraving

Data collection of how many people use the engraver at community events

Production of newsletter for residents.

Number of VIPs attending community events.

Number of people using the free engraving

VIP‟s attendance of

community events.

The production of

newsletters and a list

of organisations

responsible for their

production.

The establishment of

safety and security

measures available to

the public.

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Target Offence: Assault (Non-Domestic Violence Related)

Project: To provide accessible safe transport to patrons after closing times of licensed premises.

Rationale: Reduce incidences of assault by reducing the opportunities for antisocial behaviour.

Objective: 1. Provide safe accessible transport options in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area.

Lead Agency & Partners: NSW Police, Shoalhaven Liquor Accord, Shoalhaven City Council, Safer Communities Action Team (SCAT), Department of Liquor, Gaming and Racing, SESIAHS, Ministry of Transport, Drug and Alcohol Services, Koori Habitat, Community Transport, Chamber of Commerce, Shoalhaven Community Transport.

Expected Outcome: Provide transport options to escort patrons home from licensed premises after closing times reducing the number of alcohol related assaults and loitering in public places after closing times and providing a more co-ordinated approach to improving transport outcomes for patrons. Reduce the number of assaults and antisocial behaviour outside of licensed premises and reduce the number of hospital admissions for assaults.


Milestones

Late night transport option run during

peak times (Nov- Feb)

Number of licensed premises accessing transport options for patrons.

Number of patrons using the transport services.


Transport made

available for peak

times.

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Continued night patrols by Koori

Habitat in the Nowra and Bomaderry

areas.

Build on existing transport options

with the view of a partnership

program e.g. use of existing buses

which only are utilised during the

working week.

Stagger closing times so the Transport Scheme can be utilised by a number of licensed premises

Koori Habitat‟s commitment to continued night patrols.

Commitment from various organisations to implement the partnership program.

Commitment from various licensed premises to stagger closing times.

Koori Habitat‟s

involvement in night

patrols.

Partnership program

established with

existing transport

businesses to gain

input and advice

regarding after hours

transport.

Implementation of a

timetable for closing

times of licensed

premises and transport

options.

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Project: To reduce assaults in the Local Government Area and form partnerships to educate the community on alcohol related issues.

Rationale: Reduce assaults in the Local Government Area by reintroducing and/or reinforcing existing programs that address antisocial behaviour, provide community education and increase patron responsibility.

Objective: 2. To promote Liquor Accord initiatives to reduce anti social criminal behaviour.

Lead Agency & Partners: NSW Police, Shoalhaven Liquor Accord, Licensed venues, Shoalhaven City Council, Department of Liquor, Gaming and Racing, SESIAHS, Ministry of Transport, Youth Services, Gambling Impact Society

Expected Outcome: Exposing community members to educational campaigns about alcohol and safety and encourage individuals to take responsibility of the consequences of their actions Licensed premises encouraged to be proactive about keeping their venues safe for their patrons.


Milestones

Create partnerships with NSW

Police, Liquor Accord and Licensed

venues to coordinate re-introduction

of existing programs at licensed

premises such as courtesy buses.

The number of partnerships formed

6 Months then ongoing

The development of

partnerships between

NSW Police, Liquor

Accord and Licensed

venues.

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Media campaigns on a range of

issues that deal with assault, such as

increasing patron responsibility

regarding alcohol use.

Development of media campaign

The number of people the media campaign reaches

Launch new media

campaigns

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Project: Encourage co-ordinated Police/Ranger operations of licensed premises, public spaces, parks, streets and enforcement of Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas

Rationale: Reduce alcohol related violence by the promotion of and enforcement of Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas

Objective: 3. To encourage better communication between Police and Shoalhaven City Council

Lead Agency & Partners: Shoalhaven City Council, NSW Police, Safer Communities Action Team (SCAT), Liquor Accord, Licensees.

Expected Outcome: The communication and sharing of information will increase between stakeholders, which will also improve their working relationships. The improvement of services rostering and coordination of areas will avoid overlapping of services and allow increases of patrols leading to increased feelings of safety in the immediate area. The community will be better informed of what Alcohol Free Zone and Alcohol Prohibited areas actually means and increase community awareness and promote reporting to police and / or rangers about incidents.

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Milestones

Have a Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU) between Police and Rangers

enforcing Alcohol prohibited area

including licensed premises, public

spaces and parks.

In depth local media campaign detailing

Alcohol Free Zones and Installation of

signage at designated alcohol free areas

Police and Council Rangers to establish

communication strategy in dealing with

enforcement of Alcohol Free Zones.

Data collection for the number of

reports from the community to

either the police or the rangers

Number of media campaigns.

Number of signs installed at

zones.

Number of people charged or

warned regarding drinking in

alcohol free zones.

Police and Council Rangers

agreement of a communication

strategy.


MOU between police

and rangers

established.

Campaigns developed

and installation of

signs at allocated

spots.

Communication

strategy established.

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Project: Increase surveillance opportunities by the implementation of CPTED treatments as identified from the safety audit such as increased lighting, natural surveillance and capable guardianship.

Rationale: Research suggests that increases in surveillance can discourage, detect and prevent anti-social behaviour and incidences of assault leading to an overall reduction of incidences of assault in the Central Business District .

Objective: 4. To reduce assaults in the Central Business District by deterring anti-social behaviour and incidents of assault by reducing incentives to offend and by providing police with information to take action against the offenders.

Lead Agency & Partners: NSW Police, Department of Education, Shoalhaven Liquor Accord, Shoalhaven City Council, YWCA, Youth Centres/Services, SESIAHS, Job Networks, Licensees, Bottle Shops, CDAT, Gambling Impact Society.

Expected Outcome: Discourage anti-social behaviour that may lead to incidents of assault in the Central business District. Provide police with information to intervene early to prevent incidences of assault and information to arrest and prosecute offenders leading to an overall reduction in assaults in the Central Business District.


Milestones

Renew and re-evaluate Safer by

Design Evaluation.

Implement CPTED treatments

options.

Installation and operation of

Safer by Design Evaluation

completed.

CPTED treatment options

completed.

The CCTV system is


The development of

strategies from the

Safer by Design

Evaluation.

The availability of

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CCTV system in CBD

operating.

Decrease of assaults in the

CBD.

Increase in criminal charges

for assault in the CBD

resulting from CCTV footage.

information from the

CCTV system.

CCTV installed.

CCTV operating.

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3 References

Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) NSW www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au Department of Justice and Attorney General www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au Local Government Area Crime Report Series Shoalhaven (2008) NSW BOCSAR www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au NSW Police (2008) Safer by Design Evaluation for Nowra CBD Shoalhaven City Council (2008) Shoalhaven Crime Prevention Plan

http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/

http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/

http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/

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