The Council and its partners have been talking to communities, stakeholders and other organisations to help put together a new plan to address concerns around crime and disorder in Coventry.
Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) are the statutory body that bring together local partners to solve shared issues around Crime and Disorder, Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), Drug and Alcohol misuse, and Reoffending. It includes West Midlands Police, West Midlands Fire Service, Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board, local registered social landlords and Coventry Probation Services.
Following a 12-week public consultation held during the summer, where a total of 696 responses were received, the plan has been developed to address three key themes:
- The reduction of offending, preventing re-offending and serious violence.
- Public place safety and reassurance.
- Tackling exploitation and protecting victims of crime.
The proposed Coventry Community Safety Partnership Plan which is aimed at dealing with problems that are 'of most concern to residents' will be discussed at a Council meeting next week and, if approved will run from April 2025 to 2028.
Cllr Abdul Salam Khan, Cabinet Member for Policing and Equalities and Chair of the Coventry Police and Crime Board, said: “The plan is informed by a combination of data and feedback from local people and stakeholders. We know how important it is to address a wide range of crime and disorder, and we know that this cannot just be an issue for the Police.
“The plan covers a wide range of topics and that’s why so many organisations make a crucial contribution to this work.
“For example, residents have highlighted concerns around safety in the city centre at night and that’s why we are further developing a Best Bar None accreditation scheme, which many bars, clubs and restaurants have signed up to. This has involved a lot of work and commitment from local businesses and prioritises safety in venues.”
Partners resources will also be working together and targeting resources to address issues of anti-social behaviour (ASB) - another key concern for residents.