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Crime, justice and the law
Crime prevention
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Community Safety in your area could include Neighbourhood Policing projects, Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships and other strategies to tackle crime. Find out what's happening and how to get involved
Community justice
Find out what community justice is, the current projects that are taking place and how you can get involved
Neighbourhood safety
Learn about Neighbourhood Policing Teams and the work they do, and find out how you can get involved in your area
Knives and the law
Information on the law on knives and offensive weapons, the police's stop-and-search powers, and the penalties imposed
Anti-social behaviour
Advice on tackling anti-social behaviour, including noisy neighbours, abandoned cars and vandalism
Reducing crime
Government advice on crime protection and community safety, including information about Neighbourhood Watch
Tackling crime
Practical tips on keeping safe, tackling crime in your area and reporting minor incidents, including scams
Bogus callers and con-type burglaries
Advice on how to spot and deal with bogus callers and where to get further help and information
Additional links
Talk about knives
If there's a knife in your child's hands, it's in your hands to stop it
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