Housing Community Safety

Safety measures and advice for the whole community

Where there are issues of community safety we always welcome the input of our tenants. This may be instances where a security light is required or a door entry system to a block of flats.

We work closely with the Police on resolving community safety issues and we would be happy to take up any suggestions from our tenants.

Community Housing Partnerships play a very important role in the safety of our communities across the borough. In 2005, the 6 partnerships attended by tenants and residents, were responsible for spending over £1 million on security measures important to their areas.

Although it is the job of the police to fight crime, we can all help to bring crime down. Most crime is against property, not people, and not many crimes are carefully planned. Because most crimes are committed on the spur of the moment - possessions left in a car or a door or window to a house left open, we can all help to reduce the risk by securing our homes and cars.

This will help the police, by giving them more time to tackle serious crime. That's good for you and your family - because it makes your neighbourhood a safer place to live in.

Challenging the fear of crime

The chances that you or a member of your family will be a victim of crime are low. Crimes and especially violent crimes are still comparatively rare. Nevertheless, many people are frightened that they, or someone close to them, will be the victim of crime.

The best way to minimise the risks of crime are by taking sensible precautions. Most people already do this as part of their everyday lives, often without realising it. Sensible precautions limit risk and reduce crime.

These web pages are aimed at informing people of some of the very straightforward ways in which they can reduce crime for themselves and their community.

Useful web links

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Contact

Stephen Clarke

Divisional Director of Housing Services

Roycraft House

15 Linton Road

Barking

IG11 8HE

Tel: 020 8227 3738

Fax: 020 8227 5730

Textphone: 020 8227 5755

Email: stephen.clarke@lbbd.gov.uk|