Crime Reduction

The law (Crime and Disorder Act 1998) says that Councils and voluntary organisations must work together to reduce crime in the community.

Together these organisations form the Epping Forest Safer Communities Partnership (Epping Forest SCP). Its aim is to improve the quality of life in the district for our residents, visitors and businesses.

We work closely with a number of organisations, including:

• Essex Police
• Essex County Council
• Epping Forest Primary Care Trust
• Essex Probation Service
• Essex Fire and Rescue Services
• Victim Support

For example, the Partnership has identified a number of crime ‘hotspot’ areas and set up CCTV there. This has had a dramatic effect on reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in those areas.

It also offers advice on:

• Bogus Callers
• Domestic Violence
• Hate Crime
  
  The Council also offers the public a number of services, including:
• Graffiti Removal Scheme
• Home Safety Scheme for the over-60s

   

Keep an eye out for our Partnership logo with regular crime prevention advice in your local newspaper.

Every year, the Partnership produces a Strategic Assessment and Partnership Plan to tackle specific crimes in the district. These include vehicle crime, burglary and domestic violence.

If you would like more information on Safer Communities in the Epping Forest District, telephone Caroline Wiggins, Safer Communities Manager on 01992 564 122.

Alternatively you can reach Daniel Bond, Safer Communities Assistant on 01992 564 272 or Paul Gardener, Safer Communities Officer on 01992 564 341.