Page Created 2nd Nov 2009 Castle Point Labour Candidate welcomes new local crime map
A new interactive national map giving the public access to local statistics and details
on neighbourhood policing in their area was launched recently and welcomed by Julian Ware-Lane.
The online map will
allow residents to view figures for all crime as well as burglary, robbery, violence, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour
in their area at the touch of a button. For the first time people can compare one police area with another, compare figures
over a three-month period against the same period for the previous year and see annual crime rates.
The public will also
be able to see details of their neighbourhood police team, local policing priorities and information about forthcoming local
events such as crime prevention meetings and local surgeries. Labour’s Julian Ware-Lane said: “This is an exciting tool for Castle
Point residents.
It will mean that they will be able to see where the problems are. They can hold the police to account
to make sure they are tackling the issues that are affecting us all." Labour’s Policing and Crime Minister David Hanson
MP said: “Crime maps are a key part of delivering neighbourhood policing and giving communities access to information
like this not only improves public confidence but ensures police are responding to local people’s needs.
“We know the public want this information, which will allow them to hold the police to account and help create
an even more responsive and effective service."
“Neighbourhood police teams already serve every community in England and Wales
and the Crime Map is another example of how we are building greater links between the police and the people they serve.”
To see the national Crime
Map, go to http://maps.police.uk/
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