Publications and Publicity
Publications Crime and Property
Publications on the website have been sorted into 6 broad categories, namely:
Crime and property
This is the Crime & Property section. It contains publications on issues surrounding crimes against personal / community property, and how to protect against them, for example:
Exploring solutions to graffiti
Chipping of goods initiative
Home security
Alleygating
All publications have been listed in date order, with the most recent first.
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
2007
Using communication to tackle theft from vehicles
This guide is based on the results of research undertaken by an independent social research agency, Carol Goldstone Associates in April / May 2007. Through examining the range of initiatives in use in a sample of CDRPs, the aim was to identify whether any methods were particularly effective in reducing theft from motor vehicles (TFMV) or addressing certain types of crime overall. The research involved examination of the range of initiatives in use in a sample of 40 CDRPs and CSPs in England and Wales. The sample was structured to include: some which had been particularly successful in reducing the rate of "theft from" crimes, and some reporting less significant reductions; geographical location (urban/rural etc) and various demographics, including ethnicity and employment levels. Between two and seven partnerships were interviewed in each English Government Office region and Wales.
Theft from Motor Vehicles - Identifying Potential Offenders
This guide, which was prepared by an independent social research company, Evidence Led Solutions, examines ways of addressing thefts from vehicles (TFMV) by focusing on the offender. This should be viewed in the wider context of problem solving in which the solution to this particular problem may take into account the targets of theft (the vehicles and their contents), the locations in which vehicles are parked, and the potential victims of theft, as well as the offender. The location / victim / offender approach is often known as the Problem Analysis Triangle.
How to avoid becoming a target for crime
Greater Manchester Police has recently produced a comprehensive family crime reduction guide which covers all aspects of security, from burglary prevention to personal safety and vehicle crime. As well as giving advice to potential victims, there is a strong emphasis on helping vulnerable groups such as students and older people.
Guidelines for security requirements for domestic property
This technical guidance from the Master Locksmiths' Association (MLA) is intended to inform people intending to secure doors and windows within domestic properties. Whilst primarily intended to provide security, the guidance also stresses the importance of considering occupier safety, particularly with respect to fire.
2006
Tackling vehicle crime checklist
The Home Office Crime Strategy Unit has produced this checklist to support representative of Government Offices / Welsh Assembly Government (GO/WAG) in their work with Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) on tackling vehicle crime (ie thefts of and from vehicles).
The British Insurance Car Security Awards
The annual British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA) are presented to winners of various categories from city cars/superminis right through to luxury models, so there's something here for every type of motorist. Motorists can be confident that all cars that qualified for consideration of an award offer good levels of security. Full details of this and previous years' awards, together with the New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) scheme on which they are based, can be found at www.thatcham.org.
Tackling vandalism
The Home Office has published a series of 5 short practical guides to help practitioners address vandalism and criminal damage. Each guide is short and snappy - at 4 pages long - and addresses practical issues, illustrating its points with pen picture case studies. The guides are titled
Tackling vandalism and other criminal damage
Tools and powers for tackling criminal damage
Environmental approaches to tackling vandalism
High visibility policing
Tackling Youth Vandalism
Tackling arson
Criminal damage - Problem analysis
Environmental clean up days
2005
Bike Theft Index 2005
The Bike Theft Index shows which makes and groups (based on engine capacity – cc) of bikes are most at risk of being stolen in England, Scotland and Wales. It is based on theft data taken from the Police National Computer (PNC) in 2003 and on information provided by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) on the number of bikes on the road.
Don't lose your satellite navigation equipment to car thieves
With satellite navigation equipment becoming more popular with motorists, it is also becoming more popular with criminals. Where it's portable keep it safe by taking it, together with the support cradle and suction pads, with you when you leave the car. And remember to wipe away any suction pad marks left on the windscreen or dashboard as thieves will look out for these. Don't leave the equipment in the glove compartment – thieves will usually check there first.
How to run your own campaign to reduce vehicle crime
The Home Office has produced a new training pack to help practitioners and community champions to run a successful vehicle crime reduction campaign. The training pack contains practical advice and tips including writing newsletters and press releases, engaging the support of agencies such as the local council and how to evaluate the success of your campaign.
Arson Terminology
Understanding precisely what we mean when we talk about arson or deliberate fire setting is the first step in developing effective measures to tackle it. This report explores the current recording practices for arson used by the police and the fire and rescue services and looks at the specific problems raised by the current terminology.
Tackling crime on public transport
This report details investment and initiatives the Department for Transport has introduced in order to reduce the fear of crime and personal security of passengers travelling on public transport.
Householders and the use of force against intruders
This guidance details what force householders can use to tackle intruders in their homes. It reaffirms that householders can use reasonable force to defend themselves, their families and homes and provides a brief overview of how the police and CPS will deal with any such events.
Last update: Monday, December 10, 2007