Annex 1
Data and Findings from County crime and disorder analytical product
Anti-Social Behaviour
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Recorded incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour have decreased by 7,644 (14.1%), from 54,344 to 46,700. The graph shows a noticeable reduction during 2012/13 compared with previous years, with a spike of incidents during January 2013. Activity is seasonably high during the spring and summer months, with it tailing off in September.
All of the twelve districts saw incidents of Anti-Social Behaviour decrease, with Maidstone seeing the largest decrease of 1,056 incidents (-19.6%), closely followed by Gravesham with a reduction of 1,043 incidents (-21.3%). Thanet had the largest volume and rate (per 1,000 population) in the county and Sevenoaks had the lowest rate with 2,400 incidents and a rate of 20.89 incidents per 1,000 people.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Castle in Dover had the highest rate of Anti-Social Behaviour with 247.47 incidents per 1,000 people, followed by Margate Central in Thanet, whilst the highest volume of incidents was in Westgate, Canterbury.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
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Acquisitive Crime
1. Metal Theft
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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N.B. Due to Metal Theft having only begun being recorded by Kent Police as of April 2012 we do not have historical data with which to make comparisons.
Seven of the twelve districts saw the rate of Metal Theft incidents higher than the county rate of 1.88. Canterbury saw the highest volume with 306 incidents, whilst Swale had the highest rate in the county at 2.22.
Based on data for the period from April to June 2013, the ward of Northgate in Canterbury saw the highest volume of incidents.
April – June 2013
Metal Theft has only been recorded by Kent Police since April 2012. The category of Metal Theft is made up of the number of recorded metal theft offences which is split by infrastructure related and non-infrastructure related: · Infrastructure related – The removal of metal that has a direct impact on the functioning of infrastructure and/or fabric of a building or machinery. This includes all metals that are connected to live services such as water, heating, electricity, other service cabling and railway cabling; roofing lead, catalytic converters removed from vehicles and manhole covers. · Non-Infrastructure related – The removal of metal that has no direct impact on the functioning of infrastructure and/or fabric of a building or machinery. This includes metal that is not connected to services, redundant metal, war memorial plaques and metal gates/fencing. |
2. Robbery
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Recorded incidents of Robbery have decreased slightly by 7 (1%), from 702 to 695. The graph indicates a seasonable trend of increasing levels of Robbery during the winter months.
Six of the twelve districts saw incidents of Robbery decrease, with Thanet seeing the largest decrease of 28 incidents (18.7%), although it also had the largest volume and rate (per 1,000 population) in the county. Tunbridge Wells has the lowest volume with 20 incidents, and saw a decrease of 2 incidents.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Folkestone Harvey Central in Shepway saw the highest rate of robbery, closely followed by Margate Central in Thanet. Whilst the highest number of incidents were recorded in Folkestone Harvey Central and Cliftonville West with 26 incidents each.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
3. Shoplifting
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Recorded incidents of Shoplifting have increased by 174 (2.2%), from 8,067 to 8,241. The graph shows unusually high activity during the winter months of 2012/13.
Four of the twelve districts saw incidents of Shoplifting decrease, with Dover seeing the largest decrease of 146 incidents (27.9%), and it also had the second lowest volume and rate (per 1,000 population) in the county. Sevenoaks has the lowest volume with 333 incidents, and saw a decrease of 62 incidents.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Town in Dartford saw the highest rate of Shoplifting, closely followed by Norman in Ashford, whilst the highest number was recorded in High Street ward Maidstone with 575 incidents.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
4. Theft and Handling Stolen Goods
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Please note: Due to changes to Home Office counting rules some crime sub-categories have changed, including elements of Theft and Handling. These changes took effect from April 2013 and Kent Police have since back record converted their data to enable comparisons to be made with previous years. The district information contained in the table below reflects the amendments and can be compared to the most recent data published by Kent Police, however it should be noted that ward data in the table below has not been updated and is based on the previous definition of Theft and Handling. |
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Recorded incidents of Theft and Handling Stolen Goods have decreased by 2,437 (9.4%), from 25,928 to 23,491. The graph shows a significant drop off in incidents during the winter months, with a noticeable seasonal trend for incidents during the spring / summer months.
Only two of the twelve districts saw incidents of Theft and Handling increase, with Shepway seeing the largest increase of 84 incidents (5.5%). Canterbury has the highest volume of incidents in the county with 2,717, whilst Dartford has the highest rate at 24.74.
From April 2012 to March 2013 the ward of Town in Dartford saw the highest rate of Theft and Handling (based on the previous crime category definition), closely followed by High Street in Maidstone, which also had the highest volume with 956 incidents.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes. This data has not been back record converted.
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5. Theft From Motor Vehicle
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Recorded incidents of Theft From Motor Vehicle have increased by 846 (16.2%), from 5,221 to 6,067.
Dartford saw the highest number of Theft From Motor Vehicle incidents at 659, and the highest rate in the county. Only one district saw incidents of Theft From Motor Vehicle decrease. Tunbridge Wells decreased by 57 incidents (20.1%) and had the lowest volume and rate (per 1,000 population) in the county.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of North Downs in Maidstone saw the highest rate of Theft From Motor Vehicle, closely followed by Downs West in Ashford and Harbledown in Canterbury. Whilst the highest volume was recorded in Stone, Dartford with 70 incidents.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
6. Theft of Motor Vehicle
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Recorded incidents of Theft Of Motor Vehicle have decreased by 156 (8.1%), from 1,921 to 1,765.
Two of the twelve districts saw incidents of Theft Of Motor Vehicle increase, with Sevenoaks seeing the largest increase of 28 incidents (14.2%). Dartford had the highest volume of incidents (244) and the highest rate in the county.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Wateringbury in Tonbridge and Malling saw the highest rate of Theft Of Motor Vehicle, closely followed by North Downs in Maidstone. Whilst the highest volume was recorded in Ash in Sevenoaks with 26 incidents.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
7. Other Theft (Theft Offences)
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Please note: Due to changes to Home Office counting rules some crime sub-categories have changed, including Other Theft (previously Theft Offences). These changes took effect from April 2013 and Kent Police have since back record converted their data to enable comparisons to be made with previous years. The district information contained in the table below reflects the amendments and can be compared to the most recent data published by Kent Police, however it should be noted that ward data in the table below has not been updated and is based on the previous definition of Theft Offences. |
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Recorded incidents of Other Theft have decreased by 2,374 (14.7%), from 16,157 to 13,783.
All districts saw incidents of Other Theft decrease, with Swale seeing the largest decrease of 425 incidents (26%). Maidstone had the largest volume of incidents (1,527) in the county, closely followed by Canterbury (1,455) and Thanet (1,471) whilst Dartford had the highest rate with 12.08 incidents per 1,000 population.
Based on Theft Offences data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Margate Central in Thanet saw the highest rate of Theft Offences, closely followed by High Street in Maidstone which also recorded the highest volume of incidents (350).
Theft Offences by Ward Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes. This data has not been back record converted.
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1. Burglary Dwelling
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Recorded incidents of Burglary Dwelling have increased by 916 (20.9%), from 4,378 to 5,294.
Eleven of the twelve districts saw incidents of Burglary Dwelling increase, with Gravesham and Sevenoaks seeing the largest increase of 141 incidents each. Swale was the only district to see a decrease of 18 incidents.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Cliftonville West in Thanet saw the highest rate of Burglary Dwelling, closely followed by Margate Central, also in Thanet.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
2. Burglary Other
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Recorded incidents of Burglary Other have increased by 303 (5.1%), from 5,966 to 6,269.
Only three of the twelve districts saw incidents of Burglary Other decrease, with Dover seeing the largest decrease of 68 incidents (18.7%). Sevenoaks had the highest volume increase and rate in the county.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Weald North in Ashford saw the highest rate of Burglary Other, closely followed by North Downs in Maidstone, whilst the highest volume was recorded in Singlewell, Gravesham with 101 incidents.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
Criminal Damage
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Please note: Due to changes to Home Office counting rules some crime sub-categories have changed, including Criminal Damage. These changes took effect from April 2013 and Kent Police have since back record converted their data to enable comparisons to be made with previous years. The district information contained in the table below reflects the amendments and can be compared to the most recent data published by Kent Police, however it should be noted that ward data in the table below has not been updated and is based on the previous definition of Criminal Damage.
Recorded incidents of Criminal Damage have decreased by 1,515 (9.3%), from 16,358 to 14,843, based on the most recent data supplied by Kent Police.
All districts saw a decrease in Criminal Damage incidents, except Swale which showed no change to the previous year. Thanet saw the largest volume decrease of 411 incidents but also had the highest volume and rate in the county with 1,750 incidents (13.02 per 1,000). Tunbridge Wells had the lowest volume and rate with 842 incidents (7.31 per 1,000).
From April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Margate Central in Thanet saw the highest rate of Criminal Damage (based on the previous crime category definition), closely followed by Caste in Dover. Whilst the highest volume was recorded in High Street in Maidstone (259) followed by the wards of Cliftonville West and Margate Central in Thanet.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes. This data has not been back record converted.
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Supplied by: British Transport Police Time period used: July – June (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Incidents of Criminal Damage have increased by 74 (40.7%), from 182 to 256. Dartford district saw the highest increase in the county, and is in 12th place in the county. Farningham Road train station has the highest volume of incidents in the county with 29, followed by Sevenoaks with 16.
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Domestic Abuse
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Please note: Due to changes to the definition of Domestic Abuse which took effect from April 2013 incidents now include 16-17 year olds. Kent Police have back record converted their data to include 16-17 year olds enabling comparisons to be made between current data and previous years. The information contained in the table below reflects these changes. |
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Recorded incidents of Domestic Abuse have increased by 281 (1.5%), from 18,978 to 19,259 between 2011/12 and 2012/13.
Six of the twelve districts saw an increase in Domestic Abuse incidents, with Gravesham seeing the largest volume increase of 343 incidents (22.7%), whilst Maidstone saw the largest decrease of 79 incidents (4.2%). Thanet had the highest volume of incidents (2,871), highest number of repeat victims (738) and highest rate per 1,000 for both datasets. On average, just under a quarter of domestic abuse incidents involve repeat victims.
Domestic Abuse incidents and number of repeat victims Per 1,000 Pop rates were calculated using the 16+ population figures.
Domestic Abuse - No. of incidents (includes 16-17 year olds)
Domestic Abuse - No. of repeat victims (includes 16-17 year olds)
(Number of reported domestic abuse incidents that involved victims that have reported an incident in the previous twelve months.)
Domestic Abuse - % of repeat victims (includes 16-17 year olds)
N.B. Numerical differences above are based on the un-rounded percentage values. |
Supplied by: Kent and Medway Domestic Abuse Strategy Group Time period used: August 2013 (Snapshot) |
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Domestic Abuse Services Across Kent
*IDAP programme due to be replaced with Building Relationships Programme |
Supplied by: MAPPA/MARAC Coordinator, Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2011/12, 12/13) |
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The number of cases seen by MARACs during 2012/13 has increased by 47.4%, from 723 to 1,066. Thanet saw the highest number of cases, almost double any other district at 215. The number of repeat cases has also increased from 153 to 239 during 2012/13.
The number of male victims has increased from 13 to 26 during 2012/13. There have also been notable increases in the number of Black and Minority Ethnic cases (from 77 to 127), LGBT cases (from 1 to 8), and cases with registered disability (from 11 to 24).
A significant number of children are affected by domestic abuse. Of the 1,357 MARAC referral cases in Kent and Medway in 2012/13 had 1,886 children between them. This is an increase of 459 children when compared with 2011/12. Within Kent (exc. Medway), Thanet saw the highest number of children (291) followed by Swale (204).
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Fire
Supplied by: Kent Fire and Rescue Service Time period used: April – March (2011/12, 12/13) |
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Total Fires Kent (excluding Medway) saw a 31.1% decrease in fires between 2011/12 and 2012/13 from approx. 4,900 to almost 3,400. Across Kent 43.5% of all fires in 2012/13 were deliberate. Of the twelve districts in Kent, seven had higher rates of fire per 10,000 people that the entirety of the KCC area. The significant decrease in fires during 2012-13 can in part be attributed to the cooler summer in 2012.
Accidental Fires
Deliberate Fires
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Re-offending
Supplied by: Kent Probation Time period used: 30 June 2013, Oct - Sep (2011/12), Apr - Mar (2009/10, 10/11, 11/12) |
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Kent Probation is committed to reducing reoffending and protecting the public. As one of the statutory bodies within the CSP framework we, alongside other partners, contribute to the delivery of the key priorities outlined within the Kent and Medway Strategic Plan. The Kent and Medway Strategic Plan for Reducing Reoffending coordinates focus around several Multi-Agency Priority Groups for e.g. Integrated Offender Management Cohort, Young People, Women Offenders and Troubled Families. There are also currently four Multi -Agency Priority Interventions within the plan providing detail around the Offender Need in these areas, as well as the current provision and what goals have been identified for the year to address issues and improve services for offenders for each intervention which are : Accommodation, Education and Employment, Substance Misuse, and Mental and Physical Health. Over the last year, the NI 18 Reducing Reoffending data has evidenced significant reductions in further reoffending by those individuals subject to Probation involvement and we will continue to focus our efforts, with partners, on driving reoffending down. Helen Preston - Director of Organisational Effectiveness
Caseload Includes Community Orders, Suspended Sentence Orders, Post release Licences and non-Statutory IOM commencements. Period: Snapshots taken at end of each financial year with Quarter 1 2013-14 for most up-to-date information. Source: Kent Probation case management system (ICMS).
Caseload overview by CSP, 30th June 2013
Caseload by Gender
Caseload by age band
Caseload by Ethnicity
Caseload by Index Offence
Commencements Includes Community Orders, Suspended Sentence Orders, Post release Licences and non-Statutory IOM commencements. Period: October 2011 to September 2012. Source: Kent Probation case management system (ICMS).
Total commencements by age band
Local Adult Re-offending for Kent Includes Community Orders, Suspended Sentence Orders and Post release Licences Period: 1 October 2011 - 30 September 2012. Source: Ministry of Justice, Statistical Publication (NI 18).
Re-offending overview by CSP
Re-offending trends for Kent
Re-offending rates by age band, October 11 - September 12
Re-offending rates by Gender, October 11 - September
Mental Health Treatment Suitability (Kent level only) Includes Community Orders, Suspended Sentence Orders and Post release Licences Period: April 2009 to March 2012 Source: Kent Offender Assessment System (OASys)
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Supplied by: Integrated Offender Management Time period used: Current Evaluation Cohort Calculated: February 2013 Report Period: July to June (2012/13, 11/12) |
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Integrated Offender Management Highlight Report IOM is a multi agency process for identifying those offenders who have or are causing harm to communities through their criminal and/or anti social behaviour. The explicit aim of this approach is reducing re-offending through the pooling of multi agency expertise and resources.
Key Objectives To develop and deliver IOM, as the partnership process for managing those individuals, both adult and young people, who are or have been causing harm in their communities through criminal or anti social behaviour. IOM will focus on those offenders who will benefit from a co-ordinated multi-agency approach.
Adult Cohort 61 (43%) of the adult cohort drafted in August 2012 remain engaged with IOM.
The % of the current cohorts reoffending range from Thanet 13% (NB: majority have recently been released from lengthy custodial sentences), Swale 30%, and Maidstone 38% to Tunbridge Wells 80%, Gravesham 89%, and Dartford (low numbers) 100%. Offending has increased amongst cohorts in Shepway (+25), Gravesham (+11), Swale, and Canterbury. Offending in Dartford remains static; all other districts have achieved reductions. Notably Sevenoaks -45 offences (mostly attributed to 1 individual) and Medway -37 offences (note 1 male’s offending has reduced considerably alongside successful treatment for substance misuse).
Types of Offences committed by the adult IOM cohort; there are reductions in shoplifting, theft from motor vehicle, burglary other and criminal damage whilst burglary dwelling has increased.
70% of the Adult disposals are charge. TICs reduced by 46 (-34%) to 90.
Successful Completions: These have improved again this month. Rolling Year July 2012 to June 2013 had 60.5% successful IOM completions, am improvement of 10% from a year ago.
Probation Volunteers: Currently Probation have 4 volunteers assisting with 4 individuals on IOM. Sanctioned Detections: Adults
Data Source = Kent Police, Genesis.
This data is ALL sanctioned detections for offences committed by the adult IOM cohort; covering the time period = 1st July to 30th June Rolling Year 2012/13 v 2011/12.
Sanctioned Detections by Crime Category: Adults
Data Source = Kent Police, Genesis.
Deter Young Offenders (DYOs) Cohort - Cohort redrafted on 22/03/2013. DYO is a joint process between the Youth Offending Services and the Police. It is focused on identifying problematic young offenders currently under supervision and aims to divert them from further criminality through the pooling of multi agency expertise and resources.
47 (84%) have been a DYO since (at least) December 2012. DYOs have now been separated into 3 Divisions and Medway. Individual district numbers are very low; the highest being Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Medway and Thanet which range between 6 and 11.
Disposal: Kent DYOs – Charges account for 75% of the disposals used, they increased by 50 (+28%) to 227.
Medway DYOs; Charges have reduced by 79 (-75%) to 26. TICs total to 42 accounting for 61% of the disposals used.
Sanctioned Detections (excluding TICs) – DYOs
Data Source = Kent Probation, ICMS (Integrated Case Management System)
Note: Successful Completions for IOM and Kent has seen small improvements each month.
Sanctioned Detections by Crime Category: DYOs
Data Source = Kent Police, Genesis. |
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Integrated Youth Service Time period used: July to June (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
Deter Young Offenders Deter Young Offenders (DYOs) are those children and young people identified as the most problematic and assessed as being the most likely to re-offend.
DYOs are those who have been charged with or suspected to be committing a “priority crime”. These crimes are determined locally by the partnerships within the relevant Police area (Basic Command Unit).
The primary objective of the DYO process is to reduce the re-offending rate of DYOs through a closely co-ordinated approach between the Youth Offending Service and partner agencies.
As at June 2013, there were 42 young people who are classified as DYOs. The chart below show the distribution of this cohort across the county over the last three years.
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Road Safety
1. Road Traffic Collisions
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Transport Intelligence Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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All casualties Casualties from road traffic collisions have increased across the county by 26 (0.5%), from 5,665 to 5,691. Only four of the twelve districts saw decreases with Thanet seeing the largest decrease of 65 incidents (13.6%), from 477 to 412.
At ward level, Brasted Chevening and Sundridge (Sevenoaks) had the highest count of casualties with a total figure of 102, followed by Boxley (Maidstone) with 100.
Casualties aged under 16 There were 459 casualties aged 16 or under, a decrease of 105 (18.6%) from 564 to 459. Sevenoaks has the lowest number of casualties in the county with only 22.
At ward level, Boxley in Maidstone had the highest count of RTC child casualties in the county with 10.
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2. Killed or Seriously Injured
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Transport Intelligence Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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All KSI casualties Those killed or seriously injured (KSI) from road traffic collisions have decreased by 6 (1.2%). Four districts saw increases, with Ashford having the highest number of KSI in the county (79).
KSI casualties aged under 16
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Substance Misuse
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Drug Offences Recorded incidents of Drug Offences have increased by 165 (5.5%), from 3,003 to 3,168.
Three of the twelve districts saw incidents of Drug Offences decrease, with Tonbridge and Malling seeing the largest decrease of 57 incidents (20.1%). Thanet had the largest volume and rate (per 1,000 population) in the county, whilst Sevenoaks was the lowest.
Based on data for the period from April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of High Street in Maidstone saw the highest rate of Drug Offences, closely followed by Margate Central in Thanet.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes |
Supplied by: Kent Drug and Alcohol Action Team Time period used: March to April (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Adult drugs data
Numbers recorded as being in effective treatment:
Please note: A Client is counted as an Adult from the age of 18. An OCU is defined as a Client presenting with usage of Opiates and / or Crack Cocaine.
To be defined as being in effective treatment, an adult / OCU must have been retained in treatment for 12 weeks and have started one or more modalities. If the treatment journey is less than 12 weeks in this period but ended in a planned treatment system exit, then it will also be counted.
Effective Engagement of New Treatment Episodes:
Completion of drug treatment:
% of all clients completing successfully and not re-presenting to treatment - Opiate users
% of all clients completing successfully and not re-presenting to treatment - Non- Opiate users
Please note: These figures relate to the Public Health Outcome Framework: Indicator 2.15 and are available for the previous financial year, for Kent only. Re-presentation rates take into account 6 months post treatment completion.
Alcohol data
Numbers recorded in treatment:
Please note: As a result of new Public Health England reporting mechanisms, historic data relating to alcohol treatment in Kent is restricted, and therefore the latest quarter information has been provided to give an indication of alcohol treatment numbers in the County.
Young persons data
Numbers recorded in treatment:
Please note: Young Peoples' Services are provided by one treatment agency across all of Kent and can therefore not be broken down by area. |
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Public Health Time period used: June to May (2011/12, 12/13) |
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Evidence of Alcohol Involvement by Blood Alcohol Level/Level of Intoxication (ICD10 Y90/Y91) or Toxic Effects of Alcohol (ICD10 T51)
Hospital admissions for Evidence of Alcohol Involvement by Blood Alcohol have increased by 76 (8.2%), from 930 to 1,006. Only three of the twelve districts saw admissions decrease, Ashford seeing the largest decrease and the fewest residents’ admissions, whilst Gravesham remained unchanged.
Mental and Behavioural Disorders due to Psychoactive Substance Use (ICD10 F10-F19 excluding F17)
Hospital admissions for Mental and Behavioural Disorders due to Psychoactive Substance Use have decreased by 104 (down 2%), from 5,075 to 4,971. Four of the twelve districts saw admissions decrease, Maidstone saw the largest decrease; however Ashford had the lowest number of residents admitted.
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Supplied by: Local Alcohol Profiles for England, Public Health England Time period used: April to March (2007/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12) |
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Recorded crime attributable to alcohol: All ages
Ten of the twelve districts had lower rates of recorded crime attributable to alcohol than the England rate. Thanet remains the highest in the county, but has seen significant reductions over the years. Sevenoaks had the lowest rate in the county with only 3.61 crimes per 1,000 people.
Admitted to hospital with alcohol attributable conditions: All ages
Eleven of the twelve districts had lower rates of hospital admissions with alcohol attributable conditions than the England rate for both males and females. Thanet remains the highest in the county for admissions, and has seen the rates for females increase. Sevenoaks had the lowest rate in the county with only 951.3 admissions per 100,000 males and 578.26 per 100,000 females.
Alcohol-Attributable Mortality: All ages
Seven of the twelve districts had higher rates of alcohol-attributable mortality than the England. Thanet remains the highest in the county, and has seen the rates for females increase. Tonbridge and Malling had the lowest rate in the county with only 7.88 admissions per 100,000 males and 8.05 per 100,000 females.
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Violent Crime
1. Assaults
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Public Health Time period used: June to May (2011/12, 12/13) |
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Assaults (ICD10 X85-Y09) Total number of hospital admissions within Kent has decreased by 19.6% to 520 in ‘12/13, from 647 in ‘11/12. Eleven of the districts saw decreases with Tunbridge Wells seeing a decrease of 29 (41.4%) admissions for assault. Gravesham was the only district to see an increase and had the highest number of admissions in the county at 65.
Total number of admissions within Kent has decreased by 7.7% to 3,063 in ‘12/13, from 3,317 in ‘11/12. Three districts saw increases with Dover seeing an increase of 26 admissions for deliberate self harm. Ashford saw the lowest number of admissions in the county with only 178.
Assaults with a Sharp Object (ICD10 X99)
Due to the number of hospital admissions for assaults with a sharp object being so small, some of the data, (occurrences of 4 or less), has been suppressed. Of the districts where data hasn’t been suppressed, the number of admissions has decreased in seven districts, increased in two and is unchanged in Ashford.
NB: Occurrences of 4 or less have been suppressed due to NHS disclosure and confidentiality guidance |
Supplied by: Local Alcohol Profiles for England, Public Health England Time period used: April to March (2007/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12) |
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Violent crimes attributable to alcohol
Three of the twelve districts had higher rates of violent crimes attributable to alcohol than England. Thanet remains the highest in the county, and has seen its rates decrease since 2007/08. Sevenoaks had the lowest rate in the county with only 2.20 violent crimes attributable to alcohol per 100,000 residents.
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2. Sexual Offences
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Please note: Due to changes to Home Office counting rules some crime sub-categories have changed, including Sexual Offences. These changes took effect from April 2013 and Kent Police have since back record converted their data to enable comparisons to be made with previous years. The district information contained in the table below reflects the amendments and can be compared to the most recent data published by Kent Police, however it should be noted that ward data in the table below has not been updated and is based on the previous definition of Sexual Offences. |
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Sexual Offences Recorded incidents of Sexual Offences have increased by 18 (1.5%), from 1,164 to 1,182.
Six of the twelve districts saw incidents of Sexual Offences decrease, with Sevenoaks seeing the largest increase of 79 incidents (143.6%). The significant increase is related to the recording of historic sexual offences.
From April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Penshurst Fordcombe And Chiddingstone in Sevenoaks saw the highest rate of Sexual Offences (based on the previous crime category definition), followed by Margate Central in Thanet.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes. These figures have not been back record converted.
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Supplied by: Local Alcohol Profiles for England, Public Health England Time period used: April to March (2007/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11, 11/12) |
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Sexual crimes attributable to alcohol
Three of the twelve districts had the same rate of sexual crimes attributable to alcohol as England, including Thanet which has seen its rates decrease since 2007/08. Sevenoaks had the lowest rate in the county with only 0.04 sexual crimes attributable to alcohol per 100,000 residents.
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3. Violence Against the Person
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Please note: Due to changes to Home Office counting rules some crime sub-categories have changed, including Violence Against the Person (VAP). These changes took effect from April 2013 and Kent Police have since back record converted their data to enable comparisons to be made with previous years. The district information contained in the table below reflects the amendments and can be compared to the most recent data published by Kent Police, however it should be noted that ward data in the table below has not been updated and is based on the previous definition of VAP. |
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Violence Against the Person Recorded incidents of Violence Against the Person have increased by 830 (5.6%), from 14,830 to 15,660.
Only two of the twelve districts saw incidents of Violence Against the Person decrease, with Swale and Tonbridge & Malling both seeing a decrease of 65 incidents (down 4.1% and 7.3% respectively). The highest volume increases were recorded in Gravesham, Tunbridge Wells and Ashford, whilst Thanet had the highest number of incidents overall at 2,185 and the highest rate.
From April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Margate Central in Thanet saw the highest rate of Violence Against the Person (based on the previous crime category definition), closely followed by Town in Dartford.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes. These figures have not been back record converted.
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Supplied by: British Transport Police Time period used: July to June (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Violence Against the Person Incidents of Violence Against the Person have increased slightly by 42 (14.4%), from 292 to 334. Swale district saw the highest increase in the county, and is in 12th place in the county. Dartford station has the highest volume of incidents in the county with 25, followed by Chatham with 24.
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Supplied by: Kent County Council, Integrated Youth Service Time period used: 1 July 2012 – 30 June 2013 |
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Crimes of Violence Against the person (2012/13)
Total crimes of Violence Against the person for Kent
Total crimes of Violence Against the person by district
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4. Violent Crime
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Please note: Due to changes to Home Office counting rules some crime sub-categories have changed, including elements of Violent Crime. These changes took effect from April 2013 and Kent Police have since back record converted their data to enable comparisons to be made with previous years. The district information contained in the table below reflects the amendments and can be compared to the most recent data published by Kent Police, however it should be noted that ward data in the table below has not been updated and is based on the previous definition of Violent Crime.
Violent Crime Recorded incidents of Violent Crime have increased by 841 (5.0%), from 16,696 to 17,537.
Two districts saw incidents of Violent Crime decrease, with Swale seeing the greatest decrease of 119 incidents (6.5%). Sevenoaks had the lowest volume and rate (per 1,000 population) in the county but also saw the highest percentage increase (up 20.3%) compared to the previous year. Overall, Thanet had the highest number of incidents in the county.
From April 2012 to March 2013, the ward of Margate Central in Thanet saw the highest rate of Violent Crime (based on the previous crime category definition), closely followed by Folkestone Harvey Central in Shepway, whilst the highest volume was recorded in High Street, Maidstone with 578 incidents.
Ward incident figures are based on April 2012 - March 2013 data sourced from the March 2013 15 Recorded Crimes. This data has not been back record converted.
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Young People
1. Anti-Social Behaviour
Supplied by: Kent Police Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Perceptions of ASB (KCVS)
% of people who consider teenagers hanging around was a very or fairly big problem in their local area Thanet had the highest ‘percentage of people who consider teenagers hanging around was a very or fairly big problem in their local area’ at 16.0%, however it did see a decrease of 4.2 percentage points. Swale had the lowest figure at 6.8% and saw the largest decrease in the county down 8.9 percentage points.
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2. School exclusions
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Education, Learning and Skills Time period used: July to June (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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N.B. The following tables were compiled by KCC Community Safety Unit using data provided by KCC Education, Learning and Skills
Fixed Term Exclusions
* The rank is based on the 2012/13 exclusions figure and excludes Medway. ** District totals are calculated using pupils home postcode
Fixed term exclusions have decreased by 2,213, from 10,393 to 8,180. Shepway had the highest number of fixed term exclusions within the county.
At ward level, pupils residing in the Stanhope ward receive more fixed term exclusions than any other.
Focus wards
* Ward totals are calculated using pupils home postcode
The Folkestone Academy gave the highest number of fixed
term exclusions to students (807) which is a significant increase on the
previous year where the figure was 533.
Focus schools
Permanent Exclusions
* The rank is based on the 2012/13 exclusions figure and excludes Medway. ** District totals are calculated using pupils home postcode |
3. Education and Safeguarding
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Education, Learning and Skills Time period used: August (2011, 2012, 2013) |
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NEETs (not in Education, Employment or Training)
Non-participation in education, employment or training between the ages of 16 and 18 is a major predictor of later unemployment, low income, depression, involvement in crime and poor mental health.
In August 2013, the number of people aged 18-24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) in Kent was 1,860. National figures are not yet available for August 2013, but in July 2013 the number of NEETs in Kent was 1,777, equivalent to 5.49% of the age cohort which was slightly less than the national rate of 5.6%.
The percentage of those classified as NEET in Kent has increased compared to the same snapshot period in the previous two years from 6.28% in Aug ‘11 to 5.86% in Aug ‘13.
Thanet district had the highest level of NEETs in the county with 8.92% of 16-18 year olds classed as NEET, compared with the average of 5.86% for Kent.
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Supplied by: Kent County Council, Education, Learning and Skills Time period used: October to September (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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% Pupils Eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) Pupils who are eligible for FSM on average do less well at each key stage than non-FSM pupils. Furthermore, the progress made between key stages is on average less for FSM pupils than non-FSM.
Data released in June 2013 by the Department for Education, showed that overall, all other pupils perform significantly better than FSM pupils in all areas of the country, this performance gap can be seen at both key stage 2 and key stage 4.
FSM status is the only individual level administrative measure available of a pupil’s family’s financial circumstances and it has been used interchangeably as a proxy for financial hardship or for lower socio-economic status. However, research suggests that FSM status is a poor proxy for the effects of socio-economic status on attainment.
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Supplied by: Kent County Council, Families and Social Care Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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Referrals to Specialist Children’s Services Since 2010/11 the number of referrals to Specialist Children’s Services have decreased across all districts. The highest number of referrals in 2012/13 was recorded in Thanet (2,063) followed by Swale (1,548). At ward level the highest number were recorded in Cliftonville West in Thanet (313) followed by Dane Valley also in Thanet and Northfleet North in Gravesham.
Looked After Children At 31st March 2013, there were 1831 children and young people in the care of Kent County Council; 190 of whom were unaccompanied asylum seeking children. There has been an overall increase of 132 children compared with figures for March 2011 (1699) although the number of unaccompanied asylum seeking children has decreased by over this period; from 238 to 190.
Based on historical figures Thanet has the highest number of looked after children in Kent. In March 2013 there were 233 LAC in Thanet compared to 131 in Swale. Thanet has had similar numbers of LACs for the two preceding years.
Completed CAFs (Common Assessment Framework) The CAF is a four-step process whereby practitioners can identify a child's or young person's needs early, assess those needs holistically, deliver coordinated services and review progress. The CAF is designed to be used when: · a practitioner is worried about how well a child or young person is progressing (e.g. concerns about their health, development, welfare, behaviour, progress in learning or any other aspect of their wellbeing) · a child or young person, or their parent/carer, raises a concern with a practitioner · a child's or young person's needs are unclear, or broader than the practitioner's service can address.
The process is entirely voluntary and informed consent is mandatory, so families do not have to engage and if they do they can choose what information they want to share.
The CAF process is not a 'referral' process but a 'request for services'. The CAF should be offered to children who have additional needs to those being met by universal services. Unless a child is presenting a need, it is unlikely the CAF will be offered. The practitioner assesses needs using the CAF. The CAF is not a risk assessment.
Based on 2012/13 data the most amount of CAFs were generated in Swale (267), followed by Thanet (254), Dover (249), and Shepway (240).
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4. Underage sales
Supplied by: Trading Standards Time period used: April to March (2010/11, 11/12, 12/13) |
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The number of test purchase attempted has decreased year on year. We have seen a reduction in the amount of intelligence received concerning underage sales but have targeted our test purchases operations at those premises who are believed to be most persistent offenders, whilst continuing to offer comprehensive support and advice to retailers generally. In 2011/12, operations had a test purchase failure rate of 10.9%, which is significantly lower than the Trading Standards South East (TSSE) failure rate which is 15.6% and a reduction in the 2010/11 Kent rate of 11.8%.
In addition, the continual development of the Kent Community Alcohol Partnership (KCAP) since 2008 has seen notable progress in tackling irresponsible and underage drinking, through helping communities take action in partnerships with local agencies and retailers. Indeed, independent research by the University of Kent has confirmed that key crime and disorder indicators reduce in areas where a KCAP is in existence. These partnerships have often avoided the need for test purchase operations and formal action.
Test Purchases Attempted – Alcohol
Test Purchases Attempted – Tobacco
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Supplied by: Local Alcohol Profiles for England, Public Health England Time period used: April to March (2004/05, 05/06, 06/07, 07/08, 08/09, 09/10, 10/11) |
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18s admitted for alcohol specific causes
Three of the twelve districts had higher rates of 18s admitted for alcohol specific causes than England. Thanet has the highest rate in the county, but has seen its rates decrease since 2004/05. Sevenoaks had the lowest rate in the county with only 28.87 admissions per 100,000 residents.
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5. Young offenders
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Integrated Youth Service Time period used: 1 July to 30 June (2010/11, 11/12) |
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NB. Unless otherwise specified, the data included here does not include children and young people normally resident outside of the county, or those “looked after” by other Local Authorities but placed in the county.
The table above shows a breakdown by district, of the number of children and young people in Kent, who committed an offence for which they received a substantive outcome: · between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 · between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013
There has been a reduction in the number of young offenders in the county with 23.3% fewer young people offending between 1/07/12 and 30/06/13 than had been the case in the previous 12 months.
The largest number of young offenders in the county between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013 were in Thanet (188) followed by Shepway (155) and Swale (144). Shepway had the highest offending population as a percentage of the total population (1.5%) followed by Thanet (1.4%).
First Time Entrants (by district and year*)
Source: Careworks, Kent YOS, based on notifications from the police.
* Figures are only to March 2013. Figures for FTE Apr-Jun 2013 are currently being validated as early indications showed data to be incomplete.
Kent Police notified YOS of 592 new entrants to the Kent Youth Justice System between July 2012 and March 2013: 140 females (24%) and 452 males (76%).
In Kent, there were a total of 2,840 offences committed which resulted in a substantive outcome being received between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013, which is 20.3% fewer than in the previous 12 months.
The three types of offences most frequently committed by children and young people (both males and females) in the county between April ’12 and March ‘13 are: · Violence against the Person: 24.9% · Theft and Handling Stolen Goods: 19.6% · Criminal damage: 15.9% |
Vulnerable adults
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Adult Social Services Time period used: August 2013 (Snapshot as of 20 August 2013) |
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As the Social Services Authority for Kent, Families and Social Care is responsible for the protection and welfare of vulnerable adults (aged 18+) for the Kent County Council Local Authority Area. The four main Client groups supported by Families and Social Care (Adults) are people with a Physical and/ or Learning Disability or Mental Health condition aged 18 to 64 and Older Persons aged 65 and over.
The KASS datasets relevant for reducing crime and disorder are: I. Clients with Learning Disability II. Adult Protection Alerts
Clients with Learning Disability (LD) - District The Fiona Pilkington Inquest concluded that it is the responsibility of the local councils to manage low levels of anti-social behaviour rather than for the police. This dataset is to inform CSP partners on the number and location of FSC Learning Disabled.
It has been national social care policy to offer LD Clients the choice to live as independently as possible and avoid being placed in a Residential home where able. The successful integration into the community however, sometimes results in exposure to anti-social bullying and intimidation. Although institutional care offers some protection against this, it is important that CSP partners understand the importance of integration of our learning disabled neighbours and it is in fact the anti-social behaviour that needs to be stemmed.
Of the Learning Disability Clients known to Families and Social Care (Adults) living in Kent: · there are currently 3,464 countywide; · 74.51% (2,528) live in the Community with the largest proportions living in Thanet (13.36%) and Shepway (12.85%) and the smallest in Sevenoaks (4.39%).
Source: SWIFT, Families and Social Care (Adults), August 2013 Adult Protection Alerts If there are signs that a vulnerable adult could have been abused (physically, emotionally, financially, etc.) family, friends or anyone in a professional capacity can report their concern and the Client will have a vulnerable adult protection designation. The media’s coverage of the “Baby P” case highlight that it may simply be a matter of time before an equivalent “Adult P” case would emerge. Clearly inter-agency working to protect these individuals is paramount, involving the Police where necessary. Due to the smaller numbers involved, the data is presented at CSP level only.
There are 3,192 Adult Protection Alerts in Kent. The largest percentage of alerts in the county are in Canterbury (13.66%), followed by Thanet (12.26%) and both Maidstone and Shepway (11.46%). The Lowest percentage is in Sevenoaks (4.48%).
Source: SWIFT, Families and Social Care (Adults) ,August 2012 to August 2013 |
Additional datasets
Kent Community Warden Service
Supplied by: Kent County Council, Community Wardens Time period used: August 2013 |
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The Kent Community Wardens Service provides a wide ranging service to their communities including providing a reassuring presence; tackling anti-social behaviour; and acting as the ‘eyes and ears’ for other agencies.
The following table summarises the main focus areas identified by the Community Wardens in each district over the last few months, these are based on personal observations and anecdotal information:
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Troubled Families
Supplied by: Troubled Families programme Time period used: August to July (2011/12, 12/13) |
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The Kent Troubled Families Programme presents an exceptional opportunity to do something radically different that has a real impact for Kent’s troubled families, as well as for the communities they live in across Kent. The programme aims to achieve a change in the way public services work with families, reducing the number of interventions from different agencies and making them more effective.
Evidence shows that using a single lead worker can have the biggest impact on changing the behaviour of a troubled family and in Kent we are committed to providing lead workers for each of the 2,560 troubled families identified across the county. We are also keen to test new creative solutions for these families – for example, our Kent-wide offer will offer apprenticeship or training opportunities for every young person aged 16-24 years old.
Families are eligible on the basis that they meet two of the following criteria: Education (low attendance, exclusions, being in a PRU, not on the school roll or significant behavioural or other concerns) Crime (10-18 year olds committing an offence in the 12 months prior to nomination) ASB – significant ASB concern Worklessness – at least one adult in the household claiming out of work benefits.
Families can be nominated in from any service via their district based local project manager.
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[1] ACPO youth offender case disposal Gravity factor matrix http://cps.gov.uk/legal/assets/uploads/files/Gravity%20Matrix%20May09.pdf