By Joshua Robinson –
Tackling knife crime and anti-social behaviour across West Yorkshire are two of the most important policing issues that communities want Mayor Tracy Brabin to focus on.
These are amongst the top priorities being raised by people who have responded to a short online survey to ensure everyone has a chance to have their say on a new Police and Crime Plan.
More than 60 percent of people who have answered the online survey so far feel that tackling knife crime is important to them. At the same time, three-quarters of respondents highlighted addressing anti-social behaviour as an area they would like to see a focus on.
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “We are creating a safer, fairer region and it is important that the people of West Yorkshire get the chance to have their say on that.”
“That is why we are consulting with the public as we create a new police and crime plan – by holding in-person events and also through our short online survey.”
“I would like to thank all of you who have already had your say and urge others to do so before the end of October.”
In addition to the survey, members of the public can also share their views via email, phone, or in person. Views can also be shared on social media using the hashtag #TellTracy.
The Mayor also wants to hear from professionals and organisations working with victims and perpetrators of crime as well as any group that has an interest in community safety issues. They can share their thoughts by completing a version of the online survey for partners.
The new plan will build on the projects carried out during the Mayor’s first term such as continuing work on eradicating violence against women and girls, alongside working with the new government to reinvigorate neighbourhood policing, bringing together local criminal justice partners, and introducing new services for young people so they feel seen and heard.
It will also look to include a spotlight on Serious Violence following the Mayor’s pledge to deliver a dedicated strategy co-produced with West Yorkshire communities.
A call for evidence on serious violence is running alongside the consultation and the results will feed directly into the new Police and Crime Plan, which will set the Mayor’s priorities and the direction of West Yorkshire Police over the next four years.
To complete the public survey, before the consultation’s closing date on Thursday 31st October, please visit https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/
To complete the partner survey, please visit https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/
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