Gwent Police Crime Reduction Strategies Report Q1 2023/2024
Gwent Police is implementing various strategies to reduce homicide, serious violence, and drug-related crimes. Initiatives include a three-year Homicide Prevention Strategy, Serious Violence prevention plan, and efforts to disrupt drug supply. The focus is on early intervention, prevention, and partnership-based approaches to tackle crime effectively.
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National Police and Crime Measures Report Quarter 1 2023 / 2024
REDUCE MURDER AND OTHER HOMICIDE Gwent Police action against this measure A three year Homicide Prevention Strategy is in place, supported by a delivery plan, with the goal of furthering our understanding of the national and local themes and drivers that are likely to be precursors to Homicide. The plan includes an examination of the enabling factors that contribute to Homicide (such as mental health, alcohol misuse, and weapons), with a view to early intervention and prevention. The links between Homicide and serious organised crime, domestic abuse, and the night-time economy have also been recognised. This will be facilitated in part by improving our joint working and information sharing with partner agencies. Local Measures Trend / Outlook Medium term increasing / Short term decreasing Homicide offences Homicide Crime rate Per 1k Population in Gwent 0.00800 0.00700 Gwent PCC Comments 0.00600 The Serious Violence Duty, being led in Gwent by the OPCC, went live on 31st January 2023, which will have a particular focus on the partnership response to preventing and reducing homicide (see more next slide). 0.00500 0.00400 0.00300 0.00200 0.00100 0.00000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2
REDUCE SERIOUS VIOLENCE Gwent Police action against this measure Gwent Police utilises a problem-solving, partnership based approach to preventing Serious Violence. This approach is supported by a Serious Violence prevention strategy and delivery plan, which aim to reduce and where possible prevent harm to members of the community. Particular focus has been placed on night-time economy related violence, knife related violence, robbery, drug related gang violence, and acid/corrosive substance attacks. Tasking structures are in place to monitor active Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) and high-harm offenders. Serious Violence Crime rate Per 1k Population 0.400 National Measures Trend / Outlook 0.300 0.200 Firearm offences Firearm offences 0.100 stable 0.000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Bladed object offences Bladed object offences decreasing 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-232023-24 Firearm offences per 1 k pop Knife and bladed object crime per 1 k pop Gwent PCC Comments Serious violence offences have only risen slightly in Q1, but remain lower than Q1 last year. We are pleased that there has been a reduction in knife crime offences. Serious Violence Crime rate Per 1k Population Local Measures Trend / Outlook 0.50 Serious Violence Serious Violence Stable 0.40 A new Serious Violence Duty placed on various community safety partners like the police and local authorities commenced in January 2023, with the partnership response being led in Gwent by the OPCC. A new Needs Assessment and Strategy is being developed, which will drive new or expanded interventions to tackle serious violence, supported by funding from the Home Office. Changes should start to take effect next year. Assault intent rob (Personal property) Grievous Bodily Harm WITH INTENT Malicious Wounding S.20 no intent Robbery (Personal property) 0.30 Decreasing 0.20 Increasing 0.10 Decreasing 0.00 Decreasing Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-232023-24 3
Gwent Police action against this measure DISRUPT DRUG SUPPLY AND COUNTY LINES Proactive specialist support is available via the Drug Focus Desk. We are working closely with partner agencies to provide signposting and treatment to reduce the number of repeat offenders. An intelligence led approach is being used to identify and disrupt the crime groups presenting the highest risk. We have a close working relationship with the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) and the National County Lines Coordinator, facilitating the early identification of offenders involved in the supply of drugs. Thanks to the actions of the Blaenau Gwent NPT, three individuals have been sentenced to a total of 11 years for supplying Class A drugs throughout Abertillery and Tredegar. Over the last three months the Organised Crime Unit have arrested nine suspects, seizing 4.5 kg of Cocaine, 40 kg of Paracetamol, and MDMA tablets worth over 25,000. Cash amounting to 100,000 was also seized. During the same period the Newport Serious Organised Crime Team have charged seven people with drugs related offences. They have also seized items which include: 7,500 in cash; 1.6 kg of Class A drugs; three Sur- Ron bikes; and high-value items valued in excess of 110,000. Local Measures No of Drug Disruptions No of County Lines Disrupted No of Drug supply Offences Trend / Outlook Not known Not known Increasing Supply of drug Crime rate per 1k population in Gwent 0.35 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05 0.00 Gwent PCC Comments Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Drug offences have concerningly started to rise in the past few quarters, but small volumes of crime can have a dramatic increase on the chart. We are pleased with the proactive work undertaken by Gwent Police as evidenced above, but are also concerned about the rising reports of children being hospitalised following use of vapes, and will monitor this trend. In general, the PCC invests heavily with partners in treatment services to support those stuck in the cycle of addiction and crime. 4
Gwent Police action against this measure REDUCE NEIGHBOURHOOD CRIME The Neighbourhood Policing model is undergoing a review to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. All officers working within neighbourhood policing are receiving a one day input on problem solving and prevention as part of the Gwent version of the All Wales Neighbourhood Policing Programme. All response officers are having a training day input on problem solving and prevention. This has been adapted to include situational prevention and community prevention. The Gwent Community Link (a police messaging service) will be launching in September. The increase in Neighbourhood Crime observed this quarter disrupts the downward trend in offence volume observed following Q2 2022-23, and represents the highest quarterly total within the timeframe. A less prominent increase of 5.8% (68 additional offences) can be observed when comparing the current FYTD against FYTD 2022-23. Vehicle crime seems to be the primary driver. Local Measures Vehicle Crime Residential Burglary Theft from the person Personal robbery Trend / Outlook Increasing Stable Increasing Decrease Neighbourhood Crime rate per 1k population in Gwent 3.000 2.500 2.000 1.500 Gwent PCC Comments 1.000 0.500 Neighbourhood crime in Gwent has positively been bucking the trend seen nationally, but has started to go in the wrong direction, particularly vehicle crime and we will continue to review this situation. There are some signs the cost of living may be driving up some of these offences. 0.000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 5
TACKLE CYBERCRIME Gwent Police action against this measure A dedicated cyber Digital Media Investigator has been provided to assist frontline officers, increasing the opportunities to identify and investigate cybercrimes. Protect advice has been provided to all identified victims of cybercrime and cyber-enabled fraud, in an effort to prevent repeat victimisation. Cyber-volunteers have been recruited to increase specialist knowledge and boost community engagement. Cyber training was provided to all frontline officers, force control room operators and neighbourhood staff. Local Measures Trend / Outlook Stable Fraud with Cyber offences (50/N Occurrences) Gwent PCC Comments We are pleased that cyber based fraud has reduced since Q4 22/23. We encourage all victims to report these crimes to Action Fraud to ensure there is an accurate picture about how much of this crime is taking place across Gwent. 6
IMPROVE VICTIM SATISFACTION WITH A FOCUS ON DOMESTIC ABUSE Gwent Police action against this measure A clear focus from Gwent Police is on Victim Satisfaction rates. A range of improvement plans are being put in place from the control room all the way through to criminal justice and court teams. Local Measures Trend / Outlook Increasing Domestic Abuse Related flagged crime Measure Measure of those surveyed * of those surveyed * The introduction of the Victim Care Unit in late 2021 has seen satisfaction of victims improve in relation to support they are provided and updates given. Survey Survey Number Number Survey Survey Three Three Survey One Survey One Survey Two Survey Two Satisfied with Satisfied with being being kept informed informed about about your case your case Satisfied with Satisfied with Follow Up Follow Up & & Investigation Investigation Satisfied with Satisfied with the the service from service from the VCO the VCO Satisfied with the Satisfied with the service from service from the officer dealing with your dealing with your case Satisfied Satisfied with with Post Post Charge Charge The HMIC PEEL Inspection report was published in May and highlighted concerns over the initial response to victims and vulnerability in the control room. An urgent improvement plan is in place to address these identified concerns. Satisfied with Initial Satisfied with Initial Contact Contact kept the officer case Metric Metric General Crime General Crime 59% 57% 87% 79% 77% 40% Domestic** Domestic** Violence Violence 75% 83% 96% 83% 86% Not Stat Sig Gwent PCC Comments Clearly a concern relates to the HMIC PEEL findings and I have requested regular reports on the plans that Gwent Police are putting in place to give me assurance that these are being addressed. I will monitor this formally through my Strategy and Performance Board. * The survey is cumulative and year to date ** The sample size is very small, so this is an indicator ONLY Domestic Related Crime rate per 1k population in Gwent 5.000 4.000 3.000 2.000 1.000 0.000 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 7
