The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 requires local authorities and the police, with other key agencies and the community, to work together at a borough level to develop and implement strategies for reducing crime and disorder in the area.
Stafford Borough Community Wellbeing Partnership work together to ensure that the Borough continues to be a safe place to live, work and socialise. The partnership focus on a prevention and early intervention approach to tackling issues in the Borough.
The priorities of the Community Wellbeing Partnership are:
never give banking information to unexpected callers
verify the identity of visitors
use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)
street harassment
stalking
domestic abuse
spiking awareness.
report concerns early
understand local support services
encourage active bystander intervention where safe
Hate Crime
race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender-related hate incidents
reporting mechanisms
community support networks
promote respect and challenge prejudice
report hate crime and hate incidents early
build strong community support networks
County Lines and Child Exploitation
recognising warning signs
safeguarding vulnerable young people
reporting concerns
recognise the warning signs of exploitation
maintain open communication with young people
report concerns and share information early
Drug and Alcohol Related Issues
drug dealing hotspots
drug litter
associated ASB and criminality
report intelligence through appropriate channels
avoid handling discarded needles
understand local treatment and support services
Cyber Crime
online safety
social media security
phishing emails and messages
online shopping fraud
use strong passwords and two-factor authentication - never give your password to anyone
think before you click on links and attachments
check privacy and security settings on social media and shopping accounts
never provide your bank details to anyone, if unsure speak to a trusted family member, neighbour, or friend
Staffordshire Commissioner
Projects delivered to address the priorities identified in the Strategic Assessment are funded through the Staffordshire Commissioner. The Community Safety Fund support projects that will deliver against the identified priorities.
