• HELPING YOU FEEL SAFER
• PUBLIC REASSURANCE •

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• DRUGS
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• COMMUNITY GROUPS
• TRAINING
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Helping you feel safer (Public Reassurance)

In spite of significant reductions in the major categories of crime across South Gloucestershire, there is still a perception that crime is increasing (particularly burglaries and vehicle crime).  This perception does not match reality, and it is often influenced by local and national incidents which are widely reported in the media.   

Safer South Gloucestershire focuses on promoting positive messages, to reduce the fear of crime and anti social behaviour and help you feel safer.  These messages are based on many initiatives that we have implemented and they give a more realistic picture of recorded crime in our area. 

Working Closely with the Police

South Gloucestershire District Police’s Community Safety department is now located at Safer South Gloucestershire’s offices.  This is one of the first arrangements of its kind in the South West and will mean enhanced service provision, improved information sharing and a more coordinated approach to tackling crime and reassuring South Gloucestershire residents.

CCTV

A major development in improving safety in our town centres is the installation of CCTV cameras,  permanently monitored by a CCTV Control Room.

Improving Street Lighting

Safer South Gloucestershire has installed thousands of pounds worth of street lighting in areas identified by local communities as vulnerable to crime or anti social behaviour.  This has also helped people feel safer in their own neighbourhoods.

Police and PCSO presence in South Gloucestershire

The local police and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) provide a highly visible presence in town centres and communities across South Gloucestershire.  They are represented at all major community events and a Police community safety exhibition trailer is available at community festivals, environmental action and community safety days.

Community Safety Walkabouts

Community safety walkabouts are regularly carried out in South Gloucestershire to identify local crime and disorder concerns and give local people a say in the actions needed to tackle them. 

Street Cleaning

Council town centre cleaning teams work during the early hours and at weekends in order to enhance the appearance of town centres and promote a feeling of safety

Removal of Abandoned Vehicles

South Gloucestershire Council and Police District deal with the investigation and removal of abandoned vehicles, to lessen the associated risks of arson and criminal damage

Contact Us

If you have any suggestions on how we can do more to help you feel safer and reduce your fear of crime and anti social behaviour, please contact us.