A safe and secure community

An unfortunate side effect of the high unemployment, poor facilities and rundown areas that prevailed prior to the Newlands Partnership was a high crime rate.

Recognising that crime was a major obstacle to the regeneration of the area, the Newlands Partnership placed a great deal of emphasis on tackling crime and its root causes. In partnership with the local police, and linking into the Bradford District Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy, the Newlands approach to crime is so successful that it has been adopted by other police divisions in Bradford.

Here are a few of the projects that helped create a safer and more secure environment for the Newlands community>

Caution Plus: By continuing to target young offenders between 9 and 25 years old, this project aims to reduce youth crime by diverting youngsters into alternative pastimes such as leisure activities, training and education. Through Caution Plus, volunteers are also trained to support Police Youth Service Officers.

Youth Action Team: This project worked to train 18 - 25 year olds to act as role models and mentors in their local communities, providing a credible link for young people to existing agencies. In doing so it ensured that young people were effectively involved in crime prevention initiatives.

SPEED (Securing Properties Effectively Economically and Daily): Households in the Newlands area that have experienced a break-in, attempted break-in or are at risk of being broken into are targeted by SPEED. Crime prevention experts work with these vulnerable people to increase security and reduce the likelihood of a repeat burglary. SPEED continues to be an outstanding success, reducing crime by a massive 26% in some areas.