Crime Reduction
Crime Reduction
We have compared ‘all crime’, ‘acquisitive crime’ and ‘anti-social behaviour’ figures released by the Police for the period 1/4/2015-31/3/2016 compared to 1/4/2016-31/3/2017. The figures below clearly show that crime and Anti Social Behaviour are falling within the Business Improvement District when compared against the rest of Blackburn:
|
|
All crime |
ASB |
Acquisitive crime |
All Blackburn |
+13% |
+3% |
+3% |
EDZ BID area |
-10% |
-2% |
-23% |
percentage change in levels of crime 2015/16 -2016/17
Crime Updates
The BID will work with Lancashire Constabulary to provide regular email updates to businesses regarding incidents, potential crime or security threats.
Unless a co-ordinated approach to tackling crime is maintained and developed theft and other crimes will continue to affect the image of the park among customers and other visitors; values of properties and rental values, as well as potentially leading to increased insurance premiums for all businesses on the park.
Benefits will include:
- A deterrent against theft, arson, vandalism, damage to property and fly tipping.
- A source of ‘live’ intelligence for the Police.
- Improved detection rates.
- Improved safety for staff and customers.
|
Key Performance Indicator |
Baseline prior to BID |
Achieved |
Current Baseline |
Target |
|
Number of reported crimes |
201 in 2006/07 |
81 in 2010/11 |
63 in 2016/17 |
55 in 2021/22 |