SURVEY INTO THE EFFECTS OF CRIME

2 July 2004

St Albans City & District Community Safety Partnership is conducting a survey to find out how residents’ lives are affected by crime and anti-social behaviour.

A random sample of one in ten households in St Albans and District will receive a copy of the survey.

Over the next few weeks, St Albans City & District Community Safety Partnership will be gathering information about people’s concerns and experiences of crime and anti-social behaviour across the district.

The Community Safety Partnership has employed a research company to conduct a survey exploring residents’ attitudes towards, and experiences of, crime and anti-social behaviour.

Anyone who receives a questionnaire is asked to complete and return it using the pre-paid envelope provided.

Chris Roach, Community Safety Co-ordinator, said: “Residents are assured that information supplied will be treated confidentially. All completed questionnaires will be entered into a cash prize draw. All the information supplied in response to the questionnaire will assist the Community Safety Partnership in identifying matters of concern to residents and planning for a safer St Albans.”

The St Albans City and District Community Safety Partnership consists of the District and County Councils, the Police, Police Authority, Fire & Rescue and the Primary Care Trust as well as Neighbourhood Watch and a number of voluntary sector organisations.

The partnership plans how to deal effectively with the causes and consequences of crime and disorder across the area.

For more information about the survey call 01727-819305.

Media enquiries to:

Christine Roach
Community Support Manager
St Albans City & District Council
Tel: 01727 819305
Email: c.roach@stalbans.gov.uk