Nottinghamshire district plagued by anti-social behaviour sees dip in incidents
A Nottinghamshire district plagued by anti-social behaviour[1] has reported the problem is down 23 per cent[2] as investment continues in tackling the issue. Newark and Sherwood District Council have had recommendations approved to improve the CCTV network across the district, which will include a new control centre in the town. This investment could help further increase crime detection and can help deter offenders, as the police[3] and council officers will be able to react more quickly to reports of crime and anti-social behaviour.
The new control centre could also enable staff, directly employed by the district council, to build up local knowledge which in time could allow them to concentrate on a few cameras in hotspot areas. Over 2023 there have been dozens of instances of anti-social behaviour in the town, including graffiti, windows being smashed,[4] confrontations in the market square, verbal abuse and harassment. Three teenagers have recently been banned[5] from the town centre after reoccurring distressing and threatening behaviour. What three words would you use to describe Nottinghamshire? Let us know[6]
The camera replacement programme for the CCTV in the area will enhance the quality, quantity and reliability of the network. There are currently around 70 cameras operating on a 24/7 basis in the network, several of which can be relocated to areas known for anti-social behaviour. Councillor Paul Taylor, portfolio holder for public protection and community relations at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “The reduction in ASB rates and our continuing investment into improving the security measures in our district, such as CCTV, is extremely encouraging to see and I hope residents feel reassured that we are working hard to create a district in which residents, businesses and visitors can feel safe and welcome.
“We’ve seen the results that can be achieved from investments into security measures and following a partnership approach, as demonstrated in hotspot areas such as our town centre wards of Castle and Devon where the rates are continuing to decrease following targeted work.
“We must continue to use these systems and partnerships as tools to continue our work to crack down on ASB and crime district-wide, and I look forward to seeing what we have achieved a year from now.”
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- ^ plagued by anti-social behaviour (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ problem is down 23 per cent (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ police (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ including graffiti, windows being smashed, (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ Three teenagers have recently been banned (www.nottinghampost.com)
- ^ Let us know (ngx.me)