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Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships

Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) in England, and Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) in Wales are statutory partnerships. This means that the police, local authorities and other services (like health trusts) must work together to reduce crime. CDRPs and CSPs then develop and put into action strategies to tackle crime and disorder, including anti-social behavour and drug misuse, in your area.

Your Community Safety Manager in your local partnership can tell you more about the crime reduction strategy for your area. They can also explain local crime reduction schemes that you could join and tell you what actions are being taken to tackle problems. You can also have your say by attending local community meetings.

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Neighbourhood Policing

Neighbourhood Policing teams work within their communities to understand local priorities - whether that's tackling anti-social behaviour, dealing with problems caused by drug use, or stopping alcohol-related crime.

Every community throughout England and Wales now has a dedicated Neighbourhood Policing team in place to solve local problems. The teams provide a visible and contactable presence in the community and work hard to keep neighbourhoods safe. Follow the links below to find out more.

The policing pledge

The government has also published a Green Paper on policing which explains the police service's commitment to a new 'policing pledge'. The pledge will set out a national standard as to what people can expect from the police. Each neighbourhood will be able to add its own set of local priorities.

• Find out more about Neighbourhood Policing
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• Download an example of what a national and local policing pledge could look like (PDF, 99K)

How to get involved

One of the simplest and most effective moves you can make is to join your local Neighbourhood Watch scheme or, if there isn't one in your area, to start your own scheme. Your local police station should be able to put you in touch with a scheme near you and the Neighbourhood Watch website has lots of helpful information. Follow the link below to go to the website.

There is also a diverse range of local groups working in the community and encouraging residents to get involved: for example, Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) and local Neighbourhood Policing team panels. Talk to your local team to find out what's happening in your area and how you can get involved. Follow the link above to find your team.

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More useful links

• Crime and justice (young people section)
• Your neighbourhood, roads and streets (home and community section)
• From the Directgov newsroom - Engaging communities in fighting crime