South Yorkshire Police sets out plans for tackling anti-social behaviour over next four years
“Tackling it is a priority for the force”
South Yorkshire Police is setting out plans for tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) over the next four years - aiming to improve “safety” and “quality of life”.
The ASB action plan outlines six areas of focus - including a “multi-agency approach” to addressing the root causes and making “full use” of ASB tools and powers.
It forms part of policing’s commitment to the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee - a key element of the Government’s Safer Streets mission. It is being launched by all police forces in England and Wales.
SYP’s Chief Superintendent Jamie Henderson said: "ASB can come in many forms and refers to a wide range of unacceptable activities that affect people's lives, the community and environment on a daily basis.
“We know that ASB can have a significant impact on people, leaving them feeling unsafe and tackling it is a priority for the force.
"We are dedicated to developing ways in which we can support victims and the wider community. This plan will help us achieve this."
Expanding on the six areas of focus highlighting the force’s approach to tackling ASB, South Yorkshire Police have detailed the following:
- Tackle root causes of ASB - address underlying issues that enable ASB through a multi-agency approach
- Harness the power of partnerships - continue to create strong collaborations between agencies to share knowledge, skills and resources
- Focus and advance the problem-solving approach - continue to implement problem-orientated policing plans
- Provide the best victim support - ensure victims get the help and support they need as well as identifying effective solutions for vulnerable and repeat victims
- Make full use of ASB tools and powers
- Look to relaunch the ASB Case Review - which gives victims a way to challenge persistent ASB that they feel has not been adequately addressed by agencies
Chf Supt Henderson added: "This plan builds on the work we are doing everyday alongside our partners and stakeholders to reduce ASB.
"We ultimately want to create even more effective and sustainable approaches to tackling ASB and improving the safety and quality of life for individuals and communities of South Yorkshire."
Kilvinder Vigurs, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime for South Yorkshire, said: "Anti-social behaviour can have a serious and lasting impact on people’s sense of safety and belonging.
“Whether that is through harassment and intimidation, nuisance behaviour in public spaces, or issues affecting rural communities such as the misuse of off-road bikes.
"This action plan sets out a clear, shared commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour by working closely with neighbourhood policing teams and partners across local authorities, housing, health, community organisations and the business sector.
"By taking an evidence-led approach, focusing on early intervention and ensuring victims are supported and signposted to the right services, we can make a real difference to communities across South Yorkshire."
The plan can be viewed HERE.