Community Safety is a nationally recognised term widely used by politicians, practitioners and academics who are involved in localised action against crime, anti-social behaviour, re-offending and the fear of these.
Who makes up Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs)?
Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) are made up of representatives from:
- The police and Police and Crime Commissioner
- The local council
- Derbyshire Fire and Rescue
- Clinical Commissioning Groups
- Probation services (responsible authorities)
Community Safety Partnerships were set up as statutory bodies under Sections 5-7 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
The Police Crime Commissioner
The Police Crime Commissioner provides funding to the Derbyshire Dales Community Partnership to use for projects to address and tackle crime in the area and supports the current Police and Crime Plan.
More information about your Police Crime Commissioner
What do Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) do?
The responsible authorities work together to develop and implement strategies to protect their local communities from crime and to help people feel safe.
They work out local approaches to deal with issues including antisocial behaviour, drug or alcohol misuse and re-offending as well as crime and disorder.
They also work with others who have a key role, including community groups, schools and registered local landlords.
In April 2024 the Partnership via a Community Safety Survey asked residents, businesses etc what their experience and issues were relating to crime in their area.
Community Safety Survey 2024 Feedback
The three main priorities for the Derbyshire Dales Community Partnership havent change from the previous survey which was carried out in 2021. These are:- Fear/Perception of crime levels, Anti-Social Behaviour and Domestic Abuse.
Community Safety Partnership Action Plan 2023-2026 (updated)
