Crime Reduction Toolkits

   Fear of Crime

 
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April 2005
Tackling fear of crime & disorder in the community

Information pack made to encourage individuals and groups to get involved in reducing crime and disorder and fear of crime in their community.


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Contents                                    

 

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1. Introduction

Fitting into the Fear of Crime Matrix
From places to people

2. Why are People so Fearful?

They live in an area of high crime
They have already been victims of crime
They feel vulnerable
They are poorly informed
They feel isolated
They are subjected to anti-social behaviour
Case Studies
Other Factors which can Contribute to Fear of Crime
Environment
Case Studies
Transport
Case Studies

3. The Bigger Picture - What's Happening Across Government

Joined up Working
Academic Research
Details of Research Publications

4. Measuring Fear of Crime

Examples of local survey questions
The British Crime Survey
Proxy Measures


5. Putting it into Practice

Within the Partnership
Crime and Disorder Act Review
Local Area Agreements
In the Wider Community
Case Studies

6.Good Communication

Understanding the relationship between risk and fear
What is the best way to get the message across?
Working with the Media
Talking to the Public

Case Studies
Some practical ideas

How best to handle bad stories

7. Useful Contacts

8. Further Information

Postcards
Presentation

9. Glossary

10. Strategies for the Vulnerable

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