Anti-social behaviour (ASB) covers a wide range of unacceptable activity that causes harm to communities, the environment and individuals. Broadly speaking, examples of ASB include: Environmental damage Rowdy or nuisance neighbours Abandonment of cars, littering and dumping of rubbish Street drinking and drug taking Prostitution Misuse of fireworks Inappropriate use…
Crest Advisory, a criminal justice specialist consultancy, have been commissioned by the CPS to better understand the needs of victims and expectations of victims with whom they communicate. This will inform a review of how the CPS engages with victims and witnesses and support the development and testing of new…
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or worried after experiencing a crime? You’re not alone. Experiencing a crime can disrupt your normal day-to-day life and sometimes it can take a while to feel like you’ve got that normality back again. Not only that, but experiencing a crime means you might experience…
We are asking people to be alert to the grooming and exploitation of young and vulnerable people who may be drawn into drug & gang activity. Operation Viper is Northamptonshire Police operation to crack down on those involved in drug and gang related crime. The use of intelligence-led tactics has…
The latest police figures have revealed there was a 22% increase in the number of knife crime incidents last year. This only factors in the cases that were reported to the authorities, which means the true extent of the problem may be even greater. The same study shows that 33%…
According to reports, gang warfare is fast becoming ‘embedded in our culture’. With knife crime up 14%, and recent news of targeted acid attacks in the country’s capital, it’s vital we all remain vigilant against gang violence. If you’re suspicious that a friend or family member has fallen into the…
