Reasoning/mechanism

The Kirkholt project, based in Rochdale, ran in the mid-80’s. It drew attention to the repeat victimisation pattern and demonstrated the potential impact on crime figures if it were reduced. This project took place on a high crime estate in Manchester and over the duration of the project the rate of burglary fell by 75%. To view the project reports click on: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/prgpdfs/fcup13.pdf

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/prgpdfs/fcup 23.pdf

Examined burglary & repeat victimisation patterns to ascertain effect on burglary crime figures

The Huddersfield project ran from 1993 until 1996, focusing on repeat burglary and

vehicle crime. The approach there both reduced repeat crimes and facilitated the development of a practical model – what is known as the graded response – for tackling repeat victimisation. Domestic burglary fell by 30% and theft from vehicles by 20%. There was also an increase in arrests through the use of alarms from 4 to 14%. To view the project report click on: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/prgpdfs/cdp58.pdf

Focused on repeat burglary & vehicle crime

The Killingbeck project addressed domestic violence, using a three tier approach based on the graded response developed in the Huddersfield project, with equal focus on the victimised woman and the offending man. The project reduced victimisation by early intervention: the proportion of one-off attendances by the police increased from 66% to 85% and the time interval between attendances increased to over one year for 50% of men. To view the project report click on: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/prgpdfs/fprs104.pdf

Addressed domestic violence

The Small Business and Crime Initiative in Leicester highlighted the very high levels of repeat victimisation experienced by small businesses: 17% of businesses suffered from 69% of all incidents. The project included a focus on chronically victimised businesses. Over the course of the project crime dropped by 33%. To view the project report click on:

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/prgpdfs/fprs95.pdf

Highlighted the high levels of repeat victimisation experienced by small businesses: