STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2013 - 2015

Contents Foreword 1 Structure of Antrim PCSP 2 Membership of Antrim PCSP 3 Strategic Objectives 4 Policy Context 5 Strategic Assessment 8 Consultation Analysis 17 Overview of Strategic Assessment and Consultation Analysis 25 Antrim PCSP Strategic Action Plan 2013 - 2015 26 Antrim PCSP Annual Budget Profile 2013 - 2015 30 Further Information and Contact Details 31

Foreword

Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) was established as a new statutory body in April 2012 by the Justice (NI) Act 2011. Antrim PCSP amalgamates into one partnership the previous functions and responsibilities of Antrim District Policing Partnership (DPP) and Antrim Community Safety Partnership (CSP). The purpose of PCSP’s is to build on the most useful and effective aspects of the previous two partnerships, whilst operating in a more streamlined and joined up way. During the 2012 – 2013 financial year, Antrim PCSP operated a Transitional Plan which facilitated effective partnership working between agencies and the community in respect of shared policing and community concerns. Antrim PCSP also used this interim period to undertake a full strategic audit of policing and community safety issues within the Antrim Borough to allow it to strategic plan how it carries out its functions during the 2013 – 2015 period. This Strategic Plan 2013 – 2015 for Antrim PCSP is the culmination of two large pieces of work to ensure that are resources are used in the most effective way. Firstly, a detailed strategic assessment of available information and statistics was undertaken to identify key priorities. This strategic assessment was supplemented with an extensive community consultation to ensure that the work we undertake over the next two years is reflective of what you as a community feel we need to focus on. I very much hope you will take the time to read Antrim PCSP’s Strategic Action Plan and to participate and support the many projects and initiatives that are contained within the plan. All members of Antrim PCSP firmly believe that this plan identifies key pieces of work that will make a real difference to policing and community safety in your area. Mr Trevor Clarke MLA Chairperson Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership February 2013

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Structure of Antrim PCSP

Northern Ireland

Policing Board

Department of Justice

Joint Committee

Antrim Borough

Council

Antrim PCSP Consult and engage with local community

Identify and prioritise concerns and plan ways of tackling issues Deliver a reduction in crime, fear of crime and anti-social behaviour

Enhance community safety in the area

Antrim PCSP Policing Committee Monitor performance of police against the Local Policing Plan

Work to gain public confidence and co-operation in crime prevention Provide views on policing matter to the Area Commander and the

Policing Board

Working Groups and Sub-Committees

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Membership of Antrim PCSP

Statutory Representatives

The following statutory organisations are represented on Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership:

North Eastern Education and Library Board

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Probation Board for Northern Ireland

Youth Justice Agency of Northern Ireland

Elected Representatives

Cllr Trevor Clarke (Chair)

Cllr Adrian Cochrane-Watson

Cllr Noel Maguire

Cllr Anthony Brady

Cllr Brian Graham

Ald Mervyn Rea MBE

Cllr Thomas Burns

Cllr Neil Kelly

Ald Drew Ritchie

Cllr Roy Thompson

Independent Members

Mr Eamonn McGuckin (Vice Chair)

Mr Martin Logan

Miss Ashleigh Watson

Mr Seamus Davis

Mr Andrew McNeice

Mr Kenneth Wilkinson

Mr Brian Johnston

Mrs Pam Surphlis MBE

Miss Nicola Yates

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Strategic Objectives Antrim PCSP will work to support the strategic objectives of the Joint Committee of the Northern Ireland Policing Board and the Department of Justice. The strategic objectives of the Joint Committee are: Strategic Objective 1 – To form, and successfully deliver the functions of Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership by:

Engaging with local community and statutory groups, to identify local concerns in relation to community safety, and to invite their contribution to addressing these concerns;

Preparing Antrim PCSP’s plan and organising the work of the partnership to meet priority needs;

Putting in place implementation structures and delivery mechanisms that will contribute to a reduction in crime and the enhancement of community safety in the partnership’s area, directly through the partnership’s own interventions, through the work of its delivery groups or through support for the work of others.

Strategic Objective 2 – To improve community safety by tackling crime and anti-social behaviour through:

Ensuring that local statutory bodies and agencies deal with the anti-social and crime related issues that matter in their area; and

Working in partnership with the police, local statutory bodies, agencies and the community to reduce the impact of anti-social behaviour and crime on the community.

Strategic Objective 3 – to improve community confidence in policing through:

Ensuring local accountability through the Policing Committee’s role in monitoring police performance;

Ensuring that policing delivery reflects the involvement, views and priorities of local communities;

Ensuring improved policing service delivery in partnership with local communities;

Ensuring effective engagement with the police and the local community, with specific emphasis on engagement with working class communities and young people.

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Policy Context In addition to working within the strategic objectives set by the Joint Committee, Antrim PCSP has ensured that this Strategic Action Plan 2013 – 2015 is aligned with the following strategies and plans from partner agencies. Community Safety Strategy for Northern Ireland 2012 – 2017 (Department of Justice) Safer Communities, with lower levels of crime and anti-social behaviour by:

Intervening early to reduce the risk of individuals, especially young people, from coming into contact with the justice system;

Reducing the level of alcohol and drug related crime by supporting individuals who face addiction and substance misuse;

Tackling domestic and sexual violence

Continuing to reduce levels of anti-social behaviour in local communities through targeted programmes delivered regionally and locally;

Making our neighbourhoods, towns and city centres and rural communities safer by reducing the opportunities to commit crime.

Shared Communities, where each person’s rights are respected in a shared and cohesive community by:

Working closely with local communities and across government to address community safety issues at interfaces;

Seeking agreement with local communities to reduce the number of interface structures;

Tackling all forms of hate crime through prevention, awareness and education and supporting victims and communities.

Confidence Communities, where people feel safe and have confidence in the justice agencies that serve them by:

Supporting PCSP’s to enable local communities to identify the issues that matter locally and develop solutions;

Reducing fear of crime and help people feel safer through regional and local programmes to increase trust and confidence;

Giving confidence to individuals to report crime to PSNI and others where appropriate, such as Crimestoppers.

Northern Ireland Policing Plan 2010 – 2013 (NI Policing Board and PSNI)

Contribute to increasing public safety through reducing crime and the fear of crime, preventing re-offending and bringing those to justice who break the law;

Increase public confidence in the PSNI through effective, efficient, visible and accountable policing;

Be an effective partner in working with criminal justice agencies, other partners and the whole community.

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Antrim Policing Plan 2013 – 2014 (To be approved) Personal Policing

To report on the number of warning letters, anti-social behaviour contracts (ABC’s) and anti-social behaviour orders (ASBO’s) for both juvenile and adults in order to reflect the transition from letter to ASBO and the impact on preventing ABC’s or ASBO’s.

A reduction in the percentage of people who perceive the level of anti-social behaviour to be high in their local area.

Professional Policing

To report on the time spent by each offer on patrol.

To improve the service provided through victim updates. Protective Policing

To report on the actions taken to reduce the harm caused by drugs.

To report on the quality of engagement with, and service provided to the following vulnerable group:

o Children and Young People (to include vulnerabilities through texting and Facebook etc)

o Older People o Victims of domestic abuse o Victims of hate crime

Antrim District Housing Plan 2012 – 2013 (NIHE) Building Stronger Communities

Put Good Relations at the heart of our service to customers;

Ensure the effective use of our Neighbourhood Officer through working with local communities;

Work in partnership with statutory, community and voluntary sectors to develop a joined up approach to promote Good Relations in our estates;

Continue to encourage local groups in developing activities that support their community;

Continue to participate;

Deliver the Shared Communities Programme;

Participate in the PEACE III Programme for the benefit of local communities;

Work in partnership with all sectors to develop and deliver improved community safety at estate level;

Encourage tenants to sign up to our Good Neighbour Agreement;

Continue to implement the race relations action plan;

Support initiatives to develop sustainable local communities;

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Antrim Borough Council Corporate Plan 2011- 2016 Corporate Theme 2 – Healthy, Fulfilled People

Develop quality, responsive, affordable and accessible services that not only meet the needs and priorities of our community but exceed them wherever possible;

Empower confidence, capable, responsible citizens by helping them to voice their needs and have them taken into account;

Reduce physical and mental health inequalities by investing in the health, well being and quality of life of everyone in our community;

Increase the community’s sense of cohesion, safety and security.

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Strategic Assessment

As part of the development of Antrim PCSP Strategic Action Plan 2013 – 2015, a detailed analysis of available statistics and information as detailed below was undertaken:

Census 2011 (NISRA)

Census 2001 (NISRA)

Population Changes and Projections 2010 (NISRA)

Multiple Deprivation Index 2010 (NINIS)

NIHE Stock Profile 2012

Northern Ireland Crime Survey 2010/2011 (Department of Justice)

Recorded Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Statistics 2008 – 2011 (PSNI)

Antrim Magistrates Court Business Volumes 2008 – 2011 (NI Court Service)

Youth Diversion Statistics (PSNI)

MARAC Referrals (PSNI)

Business Crime Survey (Antrim Community Safety Partnership)

Primary/Secondary/Deliberate Fires 2008 – 2012 (NIFRS)

Each of these sources provides information on local issues as identified through consultation and research conducted with residents of Antrim as well as an analysis of local crime statistics.

What the statistics tell us: Demography

The overall population in Antrim has increased by 10.5% in the 2001 – 2011 period. This is the 9th largest increase of all local government districts in Northern Ireland.

A higher proportion of the overall population in Antrim is under 16 (a child) compared to the Northern Ireland average.

A higher proportion of the overall population in Antrim is of pensionable age compared to the Northern Ireland average.

The most populated ward in Antrim is Aldergrove.

The most significant increases in population in 2011 compared to 2011 take place in Massereene, Springfarm, Parkgate, Clady and Crumlin.

Massereene, Springfarm and Clady wards saw the greatest increases in the number of under 16 year olds (children) between 2001 – 2011.

Stiles, Springfarm, Greystone, Clady, Templepatrick and Farranshane saw the greatest increases in the number of residents of pensionable age between 2001 – 2011.

Deprivation and Health Inequalities

Farranshane and Ballycraigy are the only two wards that fall in the top 20% of wards across Northern Ireland in the overall Multiple Deprivation Measure Index (MDM 2010).

Farranshane ward falls within the top 10% of wards across Northern Ireland in the Crime and Disorder Domain of the MDM 2010.

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Ballycraigy, Crumlin, Massereene, Steeple and Springfarm wards fall within the top 20% of wards across Northern Ireland in the Crime and Disorder Domain of the MDM 2010.

Balloo, Ballycraigy, Drumanaway, Farranshane, Springfarm, Steeple and Stiles wards consistently fall below the Northern Ireland average for male life expectancy.

Balloo, Cranfield, Crumlin, Drumanaway, Farranshane, Massereene, Shilvodan.

Springfarm and Stiles consistently fall below the Northern Ireland average for female life expectancy.

Stiles, Farranshane, Greystone, Springfarm 2 and Ballycraigy Super Output Areas recorded the highest percentage of deaths to those over 75 years old.

Stiles, Greystone, Farranshane, Steeple and Springfarm wards recorded the lowest median age of death below the Northern Ireland average

NIHE Stock Profile

Void Properties Void properties can be an indication of estate instability and changing levels of housing need.

Rathenraw, Crumlin, Firfields/Dublin Road and Stiles/Rathkyle/Rathglynn have the highest recorded levels of void properties as a percentage of the overall NIHE stock for those areas.

Stock Turnover

o Stock turnover relates to the number of allocations made to housing applicants over the past year. This gives an indication of estate stability, popularity and sustainability.

o Springfarm, Parkgate/Templepatrick, Randalstown and Crumlin have the highest recorded levels of stock turnover as a percentage of the overall NIHE stock for those areas.

o Crumlin is the only area to have high levels of void properties and stock turnover as a percentage of the overall NIHE stock.

Anecdotal Housing Information

o NIHE District Office reports that areas with the highest levels of risk in relation to

policing and community safety are Greystone, Springfarm and Ballycraigy.

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Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Recorded crime figures are useful in two ways for identifying key trends and issues:

- Identifying how Antrim LGD performs against the Northern Ireland average and;

- Identifying particular issues and concerns within Antrim LGD For analysis purposes and to ensure that statistics quoted are directly comparable, equivalised figures have been used. This means that figures have been adjusted to reflect how they compare to a standard 10,000 head of population.

Antrim LGD Recorded Crime per 10,000 compared to NI Average

Overall recorded crime per 10,000 in Northern Ireland has decreased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Overall recorded crime per 10,000 in Antrim LGD has increased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Antrim LGD recorded crime per 10,000 was below the Northern Ireland average in 2008 and 2009.

Antrim LGD recorded crime per 10,000 was above the Northern Ireland average in 2010 and 2011.

Wards of particular risk in this category are Aldergrove, Crumlin, Farranshane, Greystone, Massereene and Springfarm.

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Antrim LGD Violence against the Person per 10,000 compared to NI average

Violence against the person per 10,000 in Northern Ireland has remained fairly static in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Violence against the person per 10,000 in Antrim LGD has increased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Antrim LGD violence against the person per 10,000 was below the Northern Ireland average in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Antrim LGD violence against the person per 10,000 was above the Northern Ireland average in 2011.

Wards of particular risk in this category are Aldergrove, Crumlin, Greystone,

Massereene, Springfarm and Randalstown.

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Antrim LGD Criminal Damage per 10,000 compared to NI average

Criminal Damage per 10,000 in Northern Ireland has decreased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Criminal Damage per 10,000 in Antrim LGD has on average increased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Antrim LGD criminal damage per 10,000 was below the Northern Ireland average in 2008

Antrim LGD criminal damage per 10,000 was above the Northern Ireland average in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Wards of particular risk in this category are Crumlin, Farranshane, Greystone,

Massereene and Springfarm.

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Antrim LGD Burglary per 10,000 compared to NI average

Burglary per 10,000 in Northern Ireland has decreased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Burglary per 10,000 in Antrim LGD has on average increased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Antrim LGD burglary per 10,000 was below the Northern Ireland average in 2008 and 2009.

Antrim LGD burglary per 10,000 was above the Northern Ireland average in 2010 and 2011.

Wards of particular risk in this category are Clady, Farranshane, Massereene,

Aldergrove, Greystone and Springfarm.

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Antrim LGD Drugs Offences per 10,000 compared to NI average

Drugs Offences per 10,000 in Northern Ireland has increased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Drugs Offences per 10,000 in Antrim LGD has on average decreased in the 2008 – 2011 period.

Antrim LGD drugs offences per 10,000 were below the Northern Ireland average in 2010.

Antrim LGD drugs offences per 10,000 were above the Northern Ireland average in 2008, 2009 and 2011.

Wards of particular risk in this category are Massereene, Crumlin, Randalstown,

Springfarm, Aldergrove and Ballycraigy.

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Domestic Violence

Recorded Domestic Violence incidents in Antrim LGD increased in the period 2008 – 2011 by 47% which equates to a 43.5% increase per 10,000 population. This increase is well in excess of the recorded Domestic Violence incidents for Northern Ireland which increased by 12.8% with a corresponding 11.5% increase per 10,000 population.

Wards within Antrim LGD showing an increase in recorded Domestic Violence incidents per 10,000 from 2008 – 2011

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Balloo

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Crumlin

Drumanway

Farranshane

Greystone

Massereene

Parkgate

Randalstown

Springfarm

Stiles

Templepatrick

Toome

Wards within Antrim LGD showing an increase in recorded Domestic Violence incidents per 10,000 from 2008 – 2011 at a level higher than the Northern Ireland increase (11.5%)

Aldergrove

Balloo

Cranfield

Crumlin

Drumanaway

Farranshane

Greystone

Parkgate

Randalstown

Springfarm

Stiles

Templepatrick

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Anti-social behaviour

Recorded anti-social behaviour incidents in Antrim LGD decreased in the period 2008 – 2011 by 29.4% which equates to a 30.7% decrease per 10,000 population. This decrease is in excess of the recorded ASB incidents for N. Ireland which decreased by 26.4% with a corresponding 27.3% decrease per 10,000 population.

Wards within Antrim LGD showing an increase in recorded ASB incidents per 10,000 from 2008 – 2011.

Massereene

Randalstown

Wards within Antrim LGD showing an increase or a decrease in recorded ASB incidents per 10,000 from 2008 – 2011 at a lesser level than the N. Ireland decrease (-27.3%).

Cranfield

Crumlin

Greystone

Massereene

Randalstown

Springfarm

Toome

Racist, Sectarian and Homophobic Incidents

Offences with a racist, homophobic and sectarian motivation have decreased in Antrim LGD and in N. Ireland as a whole.

Offences recorded with a racist motivation have decreased 15.6% less than the N. Ireland level and offences recorded with a homophobic motivation have decreased 10.4% less than the N. Ireland level.

Offences recorded with a sectarian motive have decreased 5.3% more than the N. Ireland level.

Courts and Prosecutions

The proportion of adult defendants in Antrim Magistrates Court as a % of the N. Ireland total has increased on average by approximately 0.1%.

The proportion of youth defendants in Antrim Magistrates Court as a % of the N. Ireland total has increased on average by approximately 2.5%.

Business Crime

83% of businesses within Antrim LGD have experienced crime within the last 12 months.

64% of those businesses that had been a victim of crime within the last 12 months reported the crime to the PSNI.

The most prevalent types of crime are: Theft – 19 (76%) Criminal Damage – 7 (28% Violent Crime – 4 (16%) Intimidation – 3 (12%) Hate Crime – 1 (4%) Fraud - 2 (8%) Electronic Crime – 2 (8%)

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Consultation Analysis Policing and Community Safety Partnerships in particular, must engage the general public in the early stages of a community safety intervention. Failure to do so will lead to a diminished (or non-existent) sense of ownership over a project which is meant to impact positively on the quality of life issues. It can also help to rejuvenate local decision making processes and engage individuals who might otherwise have felt that they did not have a role to play in policing and community safety. Importantly, it engages individuals around geographic areas or issues in a structured manner. This type of consultation not only strengthens the role of the PCSP as community leader but also ensures that the community is fully represented. Another important reason for conducting a robust community consultation relates to local legislation. Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act states that “a public authority shall in carrying out its functions relating to Northern Ireland have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity a) between persons of different religious beliefs, political opinion, racial group, age, marital status or sexual orientation); b) between men and women generally; c) between persons with disability and persons with; and d) between persons with dependants and without. This consultation analysis, supplements the strategic assessment to provide a strategic overview of need within Antrim Local Government District. A range of consultation methods were used:

Online Survey

Feedback from Public Meetings of Antrim PCSP (and previously Antrim

Targeted Consultations with Young People

Targeted Consultation with Older People

Complimentary Consultations (PEACE III Partnership)

Demography of Respondents As a designated public body, Antrim PCSP pays particular attention to the demography of those it engages with to ensure that as wide a representation of the community within Antrim Borough have their views reflected. The figures given below are approximate as a range of consultation methods were used. Gender 33% of respondents were male 67% of respondents were female Age Group 24% of respondents were under 16 37% of respondents were aged 17 – 60 39% of respondents were aged 61+

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Ethnic Group 99% of respondents said they were of white ethnic origin 1% of respondents said they were of mixed/other ethnic origin Disability 18% of respondents stated they had a disability 82% of respondents stated they had no disability Religion 52% of respondents stated they were from a Protestant background 34% of respondents stated they were from a Catholic background 10% of respondents stated they were from another background 4% of respondents stated they were from no particular background Sexual Orientation 98% of respondents stated they were heterosexual 2% of respondents stated they were gay

Online Survey Biggest issues of concern

Respondents were asked to state their three biggest areas of concern in the area where they live from a given list of 22 issues. Figure 1 shows that just over half of respondents stated anti-social behaviour within their top three issues, while burglary was stated by just over one in three respondents and attacks on vulnerable people was stated by one in four respondents.

Respondents were asked to state their three biggest areas of concern in Antrim

Borough generally from a given list of 22 issues. Figure 2 shows that almost one half of respondents stated anti-social behaviour within their top three issues, while drug

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dealing was stated by almost one in three respondents and public drinking was stated by one in five.

Confidence in policing

More respondents stated that confidence in policing had got worse in their area (34%) than got better (22%). Over one in four respondents (27%) stated confidence had stayed the same and one in six respondents (17%) did not know if confidence in policing had changed in their area.

Respondents were asked to explain what would improve confidence in policing in their area. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes:

more visible policing (63 comments)

more police (39)

increase in detections (9)

more community engagement (7)

reopening police stations (5) and

quicker response to calls (4) Knowledge of and contacting PCSP

o Seven out of ten respondents (70%) stated they have heard about the Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership.

o Over five out of six respondents (85%) are prepared to contact their local PCSP Members regarding crime, local policing or community safety issues.

Respondents’ views on anti-social behaviour in the area where they live

Respondents were asked what could be done to reduce anti-social behaviour in the area where they live. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes:

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o more police (35 comments) o giving young people more activities to do (22) o more patrols/visible policing (22) o more community policing/community engagement (19) o greater parental control (12) and o tougher sentencing/action taken on offenders (10)

Respondents’ views on crime in the area where they live

Respondents were asked what could be done to reduce crime in the area where they live. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes:

o more patrols/visible policing (38 comments) o more police (24) o more police activity/action (19) o quicker response time (5) and o tougher sentencing/action taken on offenders (5)

Respondents’ views on the fear of crime in the area where they live

Respondents were asked what could be done to reduce the fear of crime in the area where they live. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes:

o more patrols/visible policing (31 comments) o more police (24) o more community engagement/neighbourhood policing initiatives (6) o more police activity/action (5) o dealing with troublesome individuals/families

Feedback from Public Meetings

Biggest issues of concern

Participants were asked to state their three biggest areas of concern in the area where they live from a given list of 22 issues. Figure 1 shows that 69% of respondents stated anti-social behaviour within their top three issues, while burglary was stated by 44% in three respondents and dangerous driving was stated by 38% of respondents.

Improving Community Safety

Participants were asked what could be done to improve community safety in your area. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes?

o Better communication o More youth activities o Better community cohesiveness o More Neighbourhood Watch Schemes

Feedback from targeted Young People’s Consultations

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Rathenraw Youth Scheme

Biggest issues of concern

Participants were asked to state their three biggest areas of concern in the area where they live from a given list of 22 issues. Figure 1 shows that 80% of respondents stated anti-social behaviour within their top three issues, while vandalism was stated by 64% of respondents and assault was stated by 64% of respondents.

Improving Community Safety

Participants were asked what could be done to improve community safety in their area. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes.

o More police o CCTV o Quicker response times o Better community cohesiveness

Participants were asked what the community could do to improve policing and community safety in their area. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes.

o More police o Report crime and anti-social behaviour o CCTV o Neighbourhood Watch o Improve the behaviour of residents

Policing

Respondents were asked how satisfied they were with:

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St. Benedict’s College, Randalstown

Biggest issues of concern

Participants were asked to state their three biggest areas of concern in the area where they live from a given list of 22 issues. Figure 1 shows that 83% of respondents stated underage drinking within their top three issues, while drug use was stated by 71% of respondents and ASB was stated by 67% of respondents.

Improving Community Safety

Participants were asked what could be done to improve community safety in their area. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes.

o More police o Quicker response times o Improved service from PSNI

Participants were asked what the community could do to improve policing and community safety in their area. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes.

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Policing

Respondents were asked how satisfied they were with:

Targeted Consultation with Older People

Biggest issues of concern

Respondents were asked to state their four biggest areas of concern in the area where they live from a given list of 22 issues. Figure 1 shows that 48% of respondents stated attacks on vulnerable people within their top four issues, while burglary was stated by just over 41% of respondents, ASB was stated by 32% of respondents and fear of crime was stated by 32%.

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Improving Community Safety

Participants were asked what could be done to improve policing and community safety in their area. Their comments can be grouped into the following themes.

o More police and greater police visibility o Increased reporting of crime o Greater parental control o More activities for young people o CCTV o Quicker response times o Neighbourhood Watch o More community engagement

Complimentary Consultations

As part of the PEACE III for Northern Ireland the CAN PEACE III Partnership of Carrickfergus, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Councils commissioned a series of Community Mapping exercises, two of which were in the Greystone and Ballycraigy areas of Antrim LGD.

Greystone

Respondents were asked to identify the main issues of concern with regard to the Greystone area. These are:

o A negative perception of the area as a result of crime and anti-social behaviour o Lack of service provision and facilities

Ballycraigy Respondents were asked to identify the main issues of concern with regard to the Greystone area. These are:

o Lack of community cohesion o Negative perception of the area as a result of crime and anti-social behaviour o Lack of service provision and facilities

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SUMMARY OF STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND CONSULTATION FINDINGS

Having completed the strategic assessment and consultation analysis, a number of themes have emerged to be included in Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnerships strategy.

Agreed

Priority

Issues for

Consideration

Area of Risk Agreed Actions

Burglary - Responsiveness to patterns - Supporting victims of crime - Reducing Offending Unit

Antrim Borough

- Awareness Raising - 4 Tier Security Scheme - Development of NHW - DNA Property Marking in high risk areas - Management of prolific offenders

Anti-social behaviour

- Existing provision from YJA and NEELB - Working in partnership with communities - Impact on communities

Antrim Borough

- Youth Interventions - Youth Justice and Probation Board reparations in communities - Partnership working with Anti-Social Behaviour Forum - Mediation for appropriate disputes which may be having a considerable impact on community - Community Safety Warden Scheme

Alcohol and Substance misuse

- Supporting those with drug and alcohol problems - Target young people

Antrim, Crumlin and Randalstown

- Bee Safe Primary Schools Project - Drug and Alcohol Counselling Support - Increase capacity of young people to provide peer support

Domestic Violence

- Supporting victims through the criminal justice system

Antrim, Crumlin and Randalstown

- Victim Support Worker within Public Protection Unit (PSNI led)

Protecting Vulnerable People

- Young People, Older People, Victims of Crime - Fear of Crime - Linking in with support service

Antrim Borough

- 4 Tier Security Scheme - Education Intervention on E-Safety - Bee Safe Primary Schools Project

Awareness Raising

- Determining the level of under reporting - Other methods of reporting - Confidence in PSNI

Antrim Borough

- Awareness raising campaigns on: - Under reporting of Crime - Drug Dealers Don’t Care - Seasonal Burglary Campaign

Effective Partnership Working

- PCSP Structures - Working in partnership with community

Antrim Borough

- PCSP led area specific problem solving on issues of crime and anti-social behaviour -

Communication and Responsiveness

- Responsive - Community led - Capacity Building - Appropriate

Antrim, Crumlin and Randalstown

- Development of Antrim PCSP Website - Ongoing consultation and engagement with communities and focus groups - Ability to respond to community need as it arises

Confidence in Policing

- In partnership - Accountability - Be Realistic

Antrim Borough

- Monitoring of local police performance - Input into Local Policing Plan - Increase opportunities for PSNI to participate in community based activities

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ANTRIM POLICING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2013 - 2015 STRATEGIC THEME 1 – To have formed and successfully delivered the functions of Antrim PCSP PARTNERSHIP VALUES – NEEDS LED, INVOLVEMENT, TRANSPARENCY, INNOVATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, PARTNERSHIP,

ACTIONS WHO PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BUDGET WHEN EVALUATION OUTCOMES

1.1 Engaging with

local community

and statutory

groups, to identify

local concerns in

relation to

community safety

and to invite their

contribution to

addressing those

concerns

PCSP Members Partnership Support Team Local Community Groups Voluntary Agencies Community Services (ABC)

1.11 To maximise engagement and consultation with the community using the new Antrim PCSP website with:

Text/E-mail Polling

Social Media Interaction

To supplement electronic engagement with 6no. traditional consultations/engagements per year

To raise awareness and promote the work of the new Antrim PCSP and its role/functions within the community to be measured by baselines established as part of initial consultations

£4,700

Ongoing March 2014 March 2015 Ongoing

To deliver all performance indicators by agreed milestones.

To have consulted and engaged with a wide community, voluntary

and statutory representation to inform future PCSP planning.

To have increased

public awareness of Antrim PCSP and its

functions via both electronic and traditional

means

1.2 Preparing the

PCSP plan and

organising the

work of the

partnership to

meet priority need

PCSP Members Partnership Support Team

To use the information gathered from Project 1.11 to quarterly review the appropriateness of the work of Antrim PCSP

To respond to ongoing need identified through continuous review as appropriate under projects 2.13 and 2.14

Quarterly Ongoing

To deliver all performance indicators by agreed milestones.

To have developed and produced an effective PCSP Strategic Plan fully informed by statistics and reflecting community need and expectation with the ability to respond to need as it arises

1.3 Putting in

place

implementation

structures and

delivery

mechanisms that

will contribute to a

reduction in crime

and the

enhancement of

community safety

PCSP Members Partnership Support Team

1.31 To facilitate all meetings of Antrim PCSP and Antrim PCSP Policing Committee and any relevant sub-groups.

To lead on strategic multi-agency responses in priority areas as identified in the strategic analysis and to ensure community participation in this process and avoiding duplication

£4,000

Ongoing Ongoing

To deliver all performance indicators by agreed milestones.

To have developed the most effective and efficient delivery structures utilising inputs from the statutory, voluntary and community sector

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STRATEGIC THEME 2 – To have improved community safety by tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in Antrim PARTNERSHIP VALUES – ACCOUNTABILITY, NEEDS LED, PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, RESPONSIVE ACTIONS WHO PERFORMANCE INDICATORS YEARLY

BUDGET WHEN EVALUATION OUTCOMES

2.1 Ensuring

that local

statutory

bodies and

agencies

deal with

the anti-

social

behaviour

and crime-

related

issues that

matter in

Antrim

Borough

PSNI NEELB Council Voluntary Agencies Community Groups Youth Justice Agency Antrim PCSP

2.11 Community Safety Wardens

- Wardens to be deployed at times when ASB is most likely to occur and focus resources on identified priority areas - Wardens to deliver 8no. Cage Football youth engagement sessions per year indentified priority areas

2.12 High Risk Youth Interventions

- Delivery of youth interventions with high risk young people and complimentary diversionary activities in agreed priority areas as identified in strategic analysis and to complement existing statutory provision from NEELB and Youth Justice Agency

2.13 Additional Youth Intervention

- Delivery of additional B.E.A.T. educational and developmental youth interventions in identified priority areas at peak ASB times (Minimum 3 per year)

2.14 Additional Projects

- Additional projects and initiatives developed in response to community need by the

Operational Tier of PCSP and

Policing Committee

£19,000

Ongoing March 2014 March 2015

To deliver all performance indicators by agreed milestones Participant/service user evaluation Statistical Analysis to include crime figures, number of participants, warden referrals, engagements undertaken

To contribute (in partnership) to a reduction in crime, ASB and fear of crime in Antrim Borough To engage with high risk young people people to increase awareness of the effects of crime and ASB and the corresponding impact on communities To use available information to identify priority areas for crime and ASB which will receive concentrated efforts Increased community satisfaction that Antrim PCSP and partners are addressing crime and ASB to the best of their ability To promote self esteem and responsibility among at risk young people with the intention that this may contribute to a reduction in ASB.

£27,000 £3,500 £3,500

Ongoing March 2014 March 2015 Ongoing (Minimum 3 projects per year)

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STRATEGIC THEMED 2 – To have improved community safety by tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in Antrim PARTNERSHIP VALUES – ACCOUNTABILITY, NEEDS LED, PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION

ACTIONS WHO PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BUDGET WHEN EVALUATION OUTCOMES

2.2

Working in

partnership

with the

police, local

statutory

bodies,

agencies

and the

community

to reduce

the impact

of anti-

social

behaviour

and crime

on the

community

in Antrim

Borough

PCSP Members PSNI Other statutory bodies Voluntary agencies Community Groups

2.21 Four Tier Security Scheme

- To promote the scheme at 6 events - To receive 600 referrals to the Scheme

2.22 Domestic Violence Support Worker

- To work with PSNI/Health Trust to secure funding to support a worker in the D District Public Protection Unit to support victims

2.23 E-Safety Awareness Raising

- To deliver awareness raising to 5 groups of young people per year on using the internet/social media/mobile phones safely

2.24 Drug and Alcohol Counselling and

Capacity Building

- To provide 1000no. counselling sessions per year - To train minimum 10 young people to deliver peer support on drugs

2.25 Bee Safe Primary Project

- All P7 children within Antrim to be engaged in this learning event

2.26 Publicity and Awareness Raising

- To deliver publicity campaign in priority areas on Reporting of crime and ASB, Seasonal Burglary Campaign, Parental Responsibility and Drug Dealers Don’t Care

£5,000

March 2014 March 2015

To deliver all performance indicators by agreed milestones Participant/service user evaluation Statistical Analysis to include crime figures, number of participants, warden referrals, engagements undertaken

To provide practical crime prevention support to those who may have been a victim of crime

To provide support to victims of domestic violence through the criminal justice system to ensure that the maximum number of perpetrators are brought to justice

To increase awareness among young people of the potential dangers within the internet, social media and mobile phones and how they can protect themselves.

To provide practical support to residents of Antrim who may have issues with drug, substance or alcohol misuse. To reduce the likelihood that drugs and alcohol will contribute to crime or anti-social behaviour.

To promote safety and community awareness among P7 pupils across Antrim Borough to support them through the transition to secondary education

To continue to encourage the reporting of crime and ASB to relevant agencies particularly in respect of drug dealing and parental responsibility.

£8,500

March 2014 March 2015

March 2014 March 2015

£10,000

£2,000 May 2014 May 2015

£3,000 Ongoing

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STRATEGIC THEME 3 – To have improved community confidence in policing in Antrim Borough PARTNERSHIP VALUES – ACCOUNTABILITY, MONITORING, NEEDS LED

ACTIONS WHO PERFORMANCE INDICATORS BUDGET WHEN EVALUATION OUTCOMES

3.1 Ensuring local

accountability

through the Policing

Committee’s role in

monitoring police

performance

Policing Committee Other PCSP Members PSNI Partnership Support Team

To request a quarterly report on local PSNI performance against targets set in the Local Policing Plan In addition to the above to continuous challenge and monitor local PSNI performance for the benefit of local communities To facilitate meetings of the Policing Committee as appropriate

Quarterly Ongoing Ongoing

Number of community events/activities actively supported by PSNI To deliver all performance indicators by agreed milestones Participant and service user evaluation PSNI/NIPB statistics

To contribute to an increase in community confidence in PSNI To contribute to an increased community confidence that PSNI and other statutory agencies are being held to account through the structures of the PCSP for their delivery against crime and anti-social behaviour To contribute to an increased in community confidence that PSNI and other agencies are working in partnership to address crime and anti-social behaviour Local Policing Plan and PSNI activities to accurately reflect community concerns and feedback Increased community awareness of PSNI NPT and their activities The alignment of Antrim Local Policing Plan and Antrim PCSP Partnership Plan

3.2 Ensuring that

policing delivery

reflects the

involvement, views

and priorities of local

communities

Policing Committee Other PCSP Members PSNI Partnership Support Team

To provide a comprehensive report to the PSNI on policing and community safety issues as identified by the community To engage with the Area Commander around these issues on the development of the Local Policing Plan To provide feedback to the community on the outcome of the engagement with the PSNI on the Local Policing Plan

£500

Oct 2014 Oct 2015 Dec 2014 Dec 2015 Feb 2014 Feb 2015

3.3 Ensuring

improved policing

service delivery in

partnership with

local communities

Policing Committee

To develop and support Neighbourhood Watch Schemes across the Borough

£500 Ongoing

3.4 Ensuring

effective engagement

with the police and

the local community,

with specific

emphasis on

engagement with

young people and in

areas of social need

Policing Committee Other PCSP Members PSNI Partnership Support Team

To ensure that PSNI are invited to be represented at every community based engagement/consultation

To work in partnership PSNI and other agencies involved in the prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour to facilitate effective and positive relationship building with young people

Ongoing Ongoing

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ANNUAL BUDGET PROFILE 2013 - 2015

Income Profile

Organisation Yearly Income Amount Commentary

Joint Committee £162,712 Core Budget

Antrim B.C (PCSP) £35,500 Match Funding

TOTAL £198,212

** Please note up to an additional allowance of £22,800 will be paid to Antrim PCSP to cover up to 20no. £60 meeting allowances per member

Expenditure Profile

Budget Category 12 month profile Budget Commentary (detail in Plan)

Salary Budget

Partnership Staff Costs

£74,000 1 x Partnership Manager 1 x Partnership Support Officer

Other Staff Costs £14,500 PCSP Admin

TOTAL £88,500

Running Costs Budget

Staff Mileage (inc. essential car allowance) £4,000

Members Mileage £2,500

Insurance £1,500 Paid out in Quarter 1/2

Telephones/Fax £1,000

Photocopier/Printing £1,500

Postage £750

Stationery £530

Service Level Agreement £6,720 HR/Finance/Payroll etc

TOTAL £18,500

Operational Budget

1.11 Stakeholder Engagement/Consultation

£4,700

1.31 Operation of Antrim PCSP £4,000

2.11 Community Safety Wardens £19,000 Additional £16,000 match funding (ABC)

2.12 At Risk Youth Interventions £27,000

2.13 Additional Youth Interventions £3,500

2.14 Additional projects identified by Policing Committee and PCSP

£3,500

2.21 Four Tier Security Scheme £5,000 Additional £5000 match funding (NIHE)

2.22 Domestic Violence Support Worker £8,500

Amount available depends on final arrangement for support worker. 2.24 E- Safety Awareness Raising

2.23 Drug and Alcohol Counselling £10,000

2.24 Bee Safe Primary Project £2,000 Additional £500 match funding (PSNI)

2.25 Publicity and Awareness Raising £3,000

3.11 Operation Antrim Policing Committee £500

3.31 Neighbourhood Watch Schemes £500

TOTAL £91,200

TOTAL BUDGET EXPENDITURE £198,200

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Further Information and Contact Details

Further information about this Plan can be obtained on request by contacting the Partnership Support Team at Antrim Borough Council. Post: Partnership Support Team

Antrim Borough Community Safety Partnership Antrim Borough Council Antrim Civic Centre 50 Stiles Way Antrim BT41 2UB

Tel: 028 9446 3113 ext 1367 Fax: 028 9448 1324 Email: pcsp@antrim.gov.uk Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership is committed to ongoing involvement in the services it delivers and welcomes any feedback, suggestions or proposals from individuals or organisations.

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