Community Safety
Community Safety Partnerships
There are five Community Safety Partnerships established across County Durham which fulfil the requirement for ‘responsible authorities' to work together to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and the misuse of drugs; a statutory duty determined by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Community Safety Priorities
Key themes and priorities for community safety across County Durham, from the local and national agenda, are being addressed through the County Durham Community Safety Agreement.
Crime Prevention
Information on a number of crime and law enforcement related subjects, such as; anti-social behaviour, community safety and crime prevention, the Police Authority and prisons.
Fire Safety
Information and advice on fire safety, provided by the County Council and other organisations to help you to be prepared to ensure your own personal safety, and that of people around you.
Make Your Community a Safer Place to Live
Details from a fact sheet which provides information on how to make your area a safer place to live, including; making premises and vehicles secure, Neighbourhood Watch schemes and how young people can get involved.
Public Reassurance
Information on recorded crime figures and County Durham as a safe place to live and work, including details of a recent community safety survey and links to 'StaySafe', the Community Safety team's mini-guide which contains 'useful numbers' and 'handy tips' on how to guard against crime and improve home security.
