What we are doing

Developed Family Intervention Projects to tackle the problem of nuisance neighbours

Fast tracked anti-social behaviour and nuisance cases.  We have resolved 99% of cases reported to Sheffield Homes each year without the need for legal action  

Provided aftercare and support services to help move drug users into treatment and away from crime

Set-up 10 safer neighbourhood areas where agencies and community organisations are working together to tackle low level crime and anti social behaviour

Launched 101, the non-emergency number to report nuisance and anti-social behaviour.  Over 75,000 calls have been received so far – equivalent to 1 in 6 of Sheffield residents using the service

Fitted door locks, bolts, chains and window bolts to over 7,000 homes free of charge, to reduce the risk of a second burglary

Carried out 26,500 home fire safety checks and installed 47,000 smoke detectors across South Yorkshire

Introduced a new safety programme for primary and secondary pupils and parents to raise awareness about e-safety.  There are e-safety officers in every primary and secondary school across the city to educate and advise about issues of Internet safety

Increased Sheffield’s Neighbourhood Wardens to 66.  They are the eyes and ears of the community to report problems and deal with low-level crime and anti-social behaviour

Increased the number of Police Community Support Officers to 126. They work with Police Officers to tackle minor offences, anti-social behaviour and deter people from committing crime