What the 2004 Audit told us
- There is a higher concentration of crime in the Scunthorpe area, particularly in those areas nearest the Town Centre. These areas account for about half of all recorded crime in North Lincolnshire
- 43% of North Lincolnshire's recorded shop theft occurs in Town ward
- The rate of vehicle theft in Town ward was nearly five times the national average
- The recorded burglary rate in Town ward is nearly four times the nation average, whilst Crosby and Park ward recorded a rate over twice the national average
- Town ward suffers from a violent crime rate about five times higher than the national average and the recorded violent crime rate in Crosby and Park ward is double the national average
- Residents of central Scunthorpe are particularly concerned about antisocial behaviour
What we are doing
A Partnership Task Group is being formed to co-ordinate crime reduction activity in the town centre area of Scunthorpe.
Bringing together police officers, PCSO's, the Street Right team and others to operate in a mutually supportive way from a single base.
North Lincolnshire Business Association
The Association was formed to represent the needs of businesses in North Lincolnshire after concerned traders met with representatives from the police, council and Safer Neighbourhoods to discuss issues of anti social behaviour in Scunthorpe town centre which they believed was having a negative impact on trade.
The Association is working together with representatives from the Safer Neighbourhoods Partnership to tackle the problem.
An alcohol restriction zone has been introduced in the town centre and a number of people have been dealt with by the Anti Social Behaviour team.
The association is set to become the official Business Crime Reduction Partnership of North Lincolnshire and aims to gain the Safer Business Award for the town centre by the end of March 2006.
How you can help
- Set up a Neighbourhood Watch or Residents Group
- Reporting Crime Anonymously. Whilst you are always encouraged to report crime directly to the police, if you prefer, you can pass on information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111