Policing and public safety

Community Safety Awards

Community Safety Awards 2005 - 2008

In order to qualify for the Awards 2005 - 2008 Community Safety Partnerships across Scotland were asked to identify, evidence and plan a three year programme to tackle up to three local community safety problems within their own area. Within the overall objective of a safer, stronger Scotland key community safety and crime reduction themes are:

• Reducing crime (particularly violent crime)
  Tackling alcohol and drug related crime
  Diverting young people away from criminal and anti-social behaviour
  Reducing the fear of crime
  Improving road, fire and home safety, and
  Strengthening Community Safety Partnerships.

East Ayrshire, in accordance with the Community Planning Theme: Improving Community Safety have identified six key objectives, these are to:-

• Reduce crime, especially violent crime
  Work with young people to reduce the likelihood of being involved in crime
  Maintain and improve public safety
  Promote road safety and reduce road accidents
  Develop safety initiatives to help people feel more safe and secure
  Improve safety in neighbourhoods and homes

An action plan containing details of the above objectives is available from East Ayrshire Community Safety Unit on 01563 554399 or email community.safety@east-ayrshire.gov.uk