Identifying the problem
The partnership will need to gather and analyse information on:
This section sets out to help partners with this analysis. It
provides summary checklists for suggested local use. It also
draws on the principles set out in the "Conjunction of Criminal
Opportunity" framework developed by the Home Office Research,
Development and Statistics Directorate. Ideally, the local
crime and disorder audit should contain information on the
problems listed below
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Crime/disorder & other forms of
nuisance behaviour |
- Number, types & rates of incidents
- Trends
- Geographic distribution (e.g. ward, beat, estate
area)
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Victims |
- Age, gender, ethnicity, area where they live
- Analysis of patterns of repeat victimisation
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Offenders |
- Age, gender, ethnicity, area where they live
- Persistent offending behaviour
- Risk factors associated with
offending behaviour e.g. drug misuse,
unemployment
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Costs of Crime/disorder problems |
- Costs & consequences of crime and disorder
nuisance e.g. repair costs; loss of business; |
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Contextual information & information
on risk factors |
- Social, economic & environmental associated
with crime, anti-social behaviour/disorder &
other forms of nuisance problems |
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