To meet its legal duty under the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Rochford & Castle Point Community Safety Partnership must be develop a Community Safety Strategy.
The Strategy reviews local crime and disorder intelligence through a Strategic Intelligence Assessment and use this evidence to set its priorities for reducing anti‑social behaviour, tackling crime, protecting victims, and reducing re‑offending.
The Community Safety Strategy runs from 2025 – 2028 but is review annually. An annual action plan is also produced which sets out how we intend to meet our priorities.
Castle Point Borough Council Priorities
The Community Safety Strategy Priorities for 2025 – 2028 are:
Healthier and Safer Communities
Focusing on:
- Domestic Abuse & Violence Against Women and Girls
- Antisocial Behaviour - intervention and prevention
- Drug Offences/knife crime
Make our Places Safer
Focusing on:
- Burglary
- Vehicle Crime - theft of/theft from
- Rural: Agricultural & Construction Equipment theft and community engagement
- CCTV Installation
Make our Environment Safer
Focusing on:
- Vehicle and road safety offences
- Managing speed through enforcement