Agenda item

Quarter 1 2017/2018 Performance Report

Minutes:

The Panel received a presentation from the PCVC which provided an update on the quarter one performance report for 2017/18 (for copy see file of Minutes).

 

The PCVC informed the Panel that there had been an increase in recorded crime in the Durham force, which was reflected in 41 of the 43 forces nationally.

 

Recorded crime was increasing for a number of reasons, including:

·         The introduction of National Crime Recording Standards

·         Improved crime reporting by Police forces

·         Increased reporting of some areas of crime, for example sexual offences, because victims were more confident to report such crimes

·         Increases in key areas such as theft, and there was a need to examine the causes of this

·         Anti-Social Behaviour continued to decrease because of pro-activity by the force and changes in crime recording, which meant that previous ASB incidents were now crimed.

·         There had been a 44% increase of Victim Based Crime, however some of this was due to crime record changes and improved systems, with the underlying increase being in the region of 16%

·         Burglary had increased, but following pro-active work a decline was now being seen.

 

Mr Cooke referred to domestic abuse and suggested that work be undertaken with young people in school to instil what a good and a bad relationship was.

 

The PCVC replied that work was undertaken through various agencies, such as Show Racism the Red Card, which had an emphasis on relationships.  Additionally, Durham Agency Against Crime had produced a dvd about positive relationships which was shown in schools, and Operation Encompass provided support to children and young people who witnessed domestic abuse.

 

Resolved:

That the Quarter 1 Performance Report be noted.

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