Ballymoney 6 month DPP report 2008/09 - Police Service of ...

Area Commanders IntroductionThis report shows that there have been 94 more crimes in the period from April to September 08 than the same period last year. Ibelieve however it is only fair to put this in the context of the figures for 06/07 when there were 143 more crimes than in 07/08.There are therefore 49 less crimes in the past six months than the same period two years ago.The yearly trend is as follows - 1102 in 05/06, 1054 in 06/07 and 956 in 07/08. It is not possible to bring crime down year on yearespecially as the Borough is growing and unemployment and the recession are biting.The most notable increases have occurred in Burglary and Criminal Damage. As regards Criminal Damage it is worthremembering that there were 210 incidents in the first 6 months of 06/07 as compared to 135 in the first 6 months of 07/08. Asregards burglary it should be noted there are approximately 100 more burglaries in the District compared to the same period lastyear and that of the 70 burglaries in our Area 24 relate to dwellings. I am pleased to report that the clearance rate for burglary inBallymoney has risen to 12.2%, which is over 2% above that of the Service. This is due in no small part to having the detectivesbased in Ballymoney investigate burglaries in the Area.Since the end of September 08 the overall clearance rate in Ballymoney has continued to rise to its present level of 16.7%. This islargely due to officers becoming more proficient with the new Niche computer system.Of the seven Local Policing Targets, which can be reported on, you will see that we have exceeded the target in four areas and weare the same as last year in another target area.Much effort has gone into addressing the problem of underage drinking and it is pleasing to note that reports of Anti socialBehaviour have reduced from 609 to 554. Our Neighbourhood Team continues to work very hard to implement the SaferNeighbourhood Action Plans (SNAPs) to increase visibility and reassurance to the people in the Borough of Ballymoney.David Wallace Chief Inspector3

Progress Towards Achieving Targets in the Local Policing Plan for 2008/2009Domain: Satisfaction and ConfidenceLPP Target2.1.1 To establish by survey the level ofsatisfaction with the service provided by thepolice to victims of domestic abuse.Apr-Sep07/08Apr-Sep08/09Change(Raw Data) TargetComment on reasons for change in performanceThe survey has not been conducted yet.StrategyImpactDomain: Tackling CrimeLPP Target4.1.5 To increase the clearance rate foroffences against the person.4.2.2 To increase the number of searches forcontrolled drugs.4.2.3 To increase the number of seizures ofcontrolled drugs.Apr-Sep07/08Apr-Sep08/09Change(Raw Data) Target3.4.1 To reduce the incidence of repeatvictimisation of domestic abuse. 9 7 -2a24.6% 18.9%-5.7 %points r19 41 +53.6%a8 6 -25%rComment on reasons for change in performanceRepeat Domestic Abuse is rigorously investigated, injuredparties are encouraged to press charges and assailantsare charged where there is evidence to do so.The clearance rate for Offences against the Person issteadily rising and is 22.6% on 10/11/08Much proactive effort by officers to seize drugs fromsuspects.Unfortunately the number of seizures does not alwaysreflect the number of searches conducted.StrategyImpact4

Domain: Promoting Community SafetyLPP Target5.1.2 To increase the number of personsreported to Youth Diversion officer forunderage drinking by 5%.5.1.3 To increase the number of ABC/ASBOletters issued by 20%.8.1.3 To increase the number of Fixed PenaltyNotices issued for causation factors for KSI’sby 5%.8.1.4 To increase the number of referrals toDriving Improvement Scheme by 25%.Apr-Sep07/08Apr-Sep08/09Change(Raw Data) Target2 3 +50%a0 8896 329 -63.2%r2 2Comment on reasons for change in performanceIn addition 55 young people under 18 years have beenreferred to the YDO where it was suspected they mighthave been drinking i.e. noted in close proximity to cans ofbeer in a public place.Officers are using ABCs to curb ASB among juveniles. Ithas not been necessary to employ any ASBOs.Last year Road Policing officers issued 724 Noticescompared to 239 this year. This huge decrease is due toa number of factors. The Frosses Road, which accountsfor the majority of the speeding detections, was closedfrom 23/5/08 until 9/7/08 plus the motoring public aretaking greater care on this road owing to the constantpolice presence. There is also some indication that sinceseatbelt and mobile phone offences have becomeendorsable the motoring public are now complying more.Road Policing in Ballymena was below establishment fora large part of this year and their priority has to be themotorway. The Notices this year were issued as follows –speeding 202, seatbelts 85 and mobile phones 42.No changeStrategyImpact5

Section 2) Trend Data for Local Policing Plan Targets 2008/2009Local Policing Plan Targets for 2008 / 20092.1.1 To establish by survey the level ofsatisfaction with the service provided by thepolice to victims of domestic abuse.3.4.1 To reduce the incidence of repeatvictimisation of domestic abuse.Local Policing Plan Targets for 2007/2008Apr 08 -Apr 08 -TargetTargetJun 08Sept 08Figures notyet availableNo changer -2aApr 08 -Dec 08TargetApr 08 -Mar 09Target4.1.5 To increase the clearance rate for offencesagainst the person. -41.1% r -5.7% points r4.2.2 To increase the number of searches forcontrolled drugs. +166.7%a +56.8%apoints4.2.3 To increase the number of seizures ofcontrolled drugs. 0 r -25% r5.1.2 To increase the number of personsreported to Youth Diversion officer for underageAwaitingfigure fromdrinking by 5%.CommunitySafetyBranch5.1.3 To increase the number of ABC/ASBOletters issued by 20%. -100% r8.1.3 To increase the number of Fixed PenaltyNotices issued for causation factors for KSI’s by5%.8.1.4 To increase the number of referrals toDriving Improvement Scheme by 25%. -100% r+90.4% a-82.2% r -63.2% r6

Section 3) Summary of Recorded Crime and Clearance Rates within the Ballymoney Area7

Section 4) Policing with the CommunityStrategy and/or progress under Policing with theCommunityBallymoney Outdoor ChallengeThe outdoor challenge is a partnership initiative involvingPolice, Council and Schools. Aimed at the youth in years 11-12(16-18 age group) representing schools across the BallymoneyAreaSummer Splash.ImpactThis year the Challenge ran in April, May & June 2008, involving90 young people from across the Borough. The projectengaged the young people in an innovative programme ofspecially selected activities designed to introduce, train andempower the young people (who are at their most vulnerableand developmental stages) in alternative pursuits designed topromote attitudes, values and skills for personal/socialdevelopment and positive citizenship. Throughout theprogramme the youth worked directly with local PSNI officersthereby building confidence, trust and better relations byallowing the young people to mix in non threatening situationsprovoking thought and discussion.An initiative run by Ballymoney CSP over July & August to tryand divert young people away from ASB and offer them a moreconstructive way of using their time. Community and othergroups were offered the opportunity to participate in a range ofoutdoor pursuits and other creative workshops aimed at the 13-18 year age group. To avail of these they had to agree to takepart in an ASB workshop run by the local Police. In all 8 groupstook part over the summer.10

Bike safeBike safe is about going on an assessment with a PoliceAdvanced motorcyclist during which professional advice is givenon how to improve your riding skills. If the rider is successfulthey will be able to get 10% of their Motorcycle Insurance.On the run up to the NW 200 a Bike safe assessment day wascarried out at Millsport Motorcycles Ballymoney. It wassomewhat overshadowed by the tragic death of Robert Dunlop,but being so close to Joeys memorial it attracted the interest ofbikers from right across the world. 11 assessments were carriedout, which considering the circumstances was a reasonablenumber. It is hoped to have another day before the end of thesummer. Police were warmly received in the area by bikers andlocals alike and the whole concept of bike safe was wellreceived.Street InterventionTwo particular groups involved over this period, one fromDervock, which has been engaging with NPT in conjunction withLinks House.The other group of young attached youth who call themselvesthe ‘Duck Pond Hooligans’ working with NPT and Cheers YouthClub.During the programme the following issues have beenaddressed:Numerous CASE presentations including ASB, Knife Crime,Drugs & Alcohol awareness, Youths Causing Annoyance &General Misbehaviour, Cultural & Prejudice awareness, YouthOffending etcIntroduction of local NPT & YDO officersPresentation by Council on Bonfire Safety (Dervock only)Introduction to Dervock Community Association leaders(Dervock)Both groups have indicated their intention to partake in theSummer Splash scheme, and the Dervock group hope to beinvolved in the next Peer Leadership Course in September.These sessions have led to a much greater understanding bythe young people of how their behaviour can impact on othersand reduced tension when they interact with Police on the street.Following the talk by Council the group fully engaged withCouncil representatives around the structure and content of theBonfire. They are now involved with their local Community11

association.Business in the CommunityThis is an opportunity for Student Police Officers currently intraining to be involved with some ‘real communities’ and givethem some understanding of the difficulties these groups face ona day-to-day basis.OP YatterUniform patrols specificity tasked to areas causing concern andto identify youths causing ASB.In May 2008 application was made through ’Business in theCommunity’ for a number of Student Officers currently in trainingto come to Ballymoney and do some ‘hands on’ CommunityworkOn the 20 June 08, 35 student officers attended at both Carnany& Glebe Community Associations and assisted these groups ina variety of ways around their bases. This was seen as avaluable learning experience for the new officers and proved tobe an invaluable interaction between them and the groups.3 X NPT officers trained in the use of Police Cycles.Number of beat & cycle patrols carried out in the Riverside Park,Seymour St, Town Centre & Glebe area at various times. 55young people reported to the YDO for various types of AntiSocial Behaviour, including underage drinking and those foundnear to where alcohol had been found or misused. Several itemsof alcohol surrendered and disposed of.Glebeside Awareness Programme (GAP)Constable Hunt commenced and continues to run a project inthe Glebe estate, partly funded through the ‘Policing with theCommunity Fund.’ This incorporates a series of workshops witha group of 45 youths from the Glebe Estate, aged between 6and 14 years. The workshops include ASB awareness, YouthDiversion and the ‘Prison me No Way’ scheme. On completionof a number of the workshops the youth are provided with a tripaway. It is hoped through these workshops to raise the12

awareness of ASB in the estate and hopefully combat low levelcrime, at the same time keeping the youth out of the CriminalJustice SystemSection 5) Community Safety ProjectsStrategy and/or contribution towardsCommunity Safety ProjectsCitizenship & Safety Education programme (CASE)StreetwisePeer Leadership ProgrammeImpactDuring this quarter 54 lessons have been delivered to differentschools across the area of different age groups. These haveincluded lessons on Internet Safety, Peoples Rights, Vandalismand the Role of the Police. In addition CASE lessons have beendelivered to other groups involved in the Peer leadership andStreet Intervention programmes.Local Schools within the Borough have been contacted re thedelivery of lessons on Fireworks on the run up to Halloween andplans are already in place to have those delivered.As part of the Streetwise Partnership, Police delivered safetylessons to approx 280 children from 15 local Primary Schools(primary 6 age) in relation to ‘Vulnerable teenagers’ and ‘KnifeCrime’The current project finished during this period. During its spanapprox 50 young people participated over a three year period. Ayouth club has been established in Ballymoney and is ‘run’ byinitial participitants in this programme. Twenty-three of the youngpeople with 3 Police officers completed an OCN Peace Studies13

Forecourt Watch & VIP SchemesVIP Schemecourse, which challenged attitudes by examining the realities ofbrutal conflict at the ‘Somme’ and ‘Messines’ in Belgium. It ishoped the young people will the skills gained to promote peace& tolerance locally. The presentations of certificates will bearranged for the Autumn 2008.A new group of young people, some of whom were involved inthe Street Intervention Projects have commenced their studies inthe New Round of Peer leadership.For the year to date 54 incidents have been reported to Policeunder this scheme resulting in 10 Criminal Investigations.Relaunched and enhanced, it has 3 different levels and can beadjusted to suit the needs of the individual at that particular time.This scheme, which also takes in the Moyle & Coleraine areas,is co-coordinated through the Community Safety office inBallymoney. To date Ballymoney has had 88 referrals.Both these schemes continue to flourish and are believed to bemaking a significant contribution to the current Policing Plan, byway of reducing the ‘fear of Crime’Following a Racial Incident in the Carnany Estate, Const Linton,working with the Ethnic Minority Liaison Officer and the LocalCommunity Association arranged a number of ‘Myth Busting’workshops around Hate Crime. This proved an excellentopportunity to dispel a number of myths around ‘Hate Crime’ andhelp all involved to understand each other better.Prejudice AwarenessSergeant McKenna, through the local Recourse Centre hascommenced a 12-week course in understanding Polishlanguage. It is hoped this will give him a better understanding14

when speaking to Nationals from that country and hopefullyreassure them that the PSNI are there to assist them as well. Itis believed this may well break down barriers andmisapprehensions the Nationals may have about the Police.Section 7) Progress towards achieving targets in the Northern Ireland Policing Plan for 2008–2009Domain: Satisfaction and ConfidenceNorthern Ireland Policing Plan TargetApr-Sep Apr-Sep07/08 08/091.1.1 To demonstrate progress in the implementation of the Neighbourhood Policing Figures unavailable atframework in line with project milestones reporting twice yearly to the Board.service level2.1.1 To increase the percentage of people who are confident in the police service’s ability NI Omnibus Survey serviceto provide an ordinary day-to-day policing service for all the people of Northern Ireland. level target – 84%April 08 figure 83%%ChangeTarget-1% pointr2.1.2 To increase the percentage of crime victims satisfied that they have been keptinformed regarding their case by 5% points.2.1.3 To increase the percentage of people who think that the police are doing a good jobin their area.Figures unavailable atservice levelNI Omnibus Survey servicelevel target – 62%April 08 figure 58%-4 % pointsr15

Domain: Tackling CrimeNorthern Ireland Policing Plan Target Apr-Sep 07/083.1.1 To ensure that by 2010/2011 there are fewer than 100,000 crimes recorded.(Based on 2.6% reduction target for 2008/09)3.2.1 To reduce the level of violent crime.3.2.2 To reduce the level of more serious violent crime.3.2.3 To reduce the level of violent crime against persons under the age of 18.3.3.1 To ensure by 2010/2011 there are fewer than 6,000 domestic burglaries recorded.(Based on 3.5% reduction target for 2008/09)3.4.1 To reduce the incidence of repeat victimisation of domestic abuse.4.1.1 To increase the clearance rate by 5% points.4.1.2 To increase the clearance rate for sectarian crimes.Apr-Sep08/09% Change Target448 542 +21%r130 142 +9.2%r6 7 +14.2%r38 32 -15.8%r17 24 +29.1%r9 7 -22.2%a20.5% 13.7% -6.8% pointsr'The PSNI's statistics for 2008/09 on domestic and hate incidents & crimes are notcurrently available due to problems with under-recording. Work in underway to rectify thisproblem and to make these available as soon as possible'4.1.3 To increase the clearance rate for racist crimes.4.1.4 To increase the clearance rate for homophobic crimes.4.2.1 To increase the number of drug supply crime gangs frustrated, disrupted ordismantled.Service Figures OnlyThe PSNI Statistics for 2008/09 on Domestic andHate incidents and crimes are not currently availabledue to problems with under recording. Work isunderway to rectify this problem and to make theseavailable as soon as possible.58 21 -37r16

4.3.1 To increase the number of assets seized and recovered, and report on their value,in accordance with the Proceeds of Crime Act.1 St April 2008 – 30 th June 2008 compared with 1 st April 2007 – 20 th June 2007No= 37Value =£233,061.68No= 45Value =£343,908.56No + 8Value =+£110,846.88aDomain: Promoting Community SafetyNorthern Ireland Policing Plan TargetApr-Sep Apr-Sep %07/08 08/09 Change5.1.1 To reduce the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour to ensure a 15% reduction by 609 554 -9.0%31/03/11.5.2.1 To ensure that by 2010/2011 there are fewer than 27,000 crimes of criminal damage 135 172 +21.5%recorded.6.1.1 To demonstrate our contribution to the establishment of community engagementmeetings in line with Partners and Community Together (PACT) model in all neighbourhoodsreporting twice yearly to the Board.7.1.1 To increase the percentage of people who say they feel safe in their community.NI Omnibus Survey -7% pointsservice level target –92%April 08 figure 85%8.1.1 To reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the road.Killed Killed02Source: PSNI Central Statistics Unit 1 st October 2008 for the accounting period1 St April 2008 – 30 th June 2008 compared with 1 st April 2007 – 20 th June 2007SeriouslyInjured11SeriouslyInjured54Targetarra8.1.2 To reduce the number of children killed or seriously injured on the road. Figures not available17

Domain: Managing CapabilityNorthern Ireland Policing Plan Target9.1.2 To ensure that Neighbourhood Officers work at least 80% of their duty hours onneighbourhood policing duties.9.1.1 To increase the time spend by officers on beat and patrol duties and to increase this timebased on the activity analysis report between 2007/08 and 2008/09.Apr-Sep07/08Apr-Sep08/09%ChangeTarget9.2.1 To reduce average sickness levels to 5 days for police officers and civilian staff by 31March 2010.Police7.45SupportStaff1.38Police14.73SupportStaff0+7.28daysr-1.38 days a9.3.1 To increase the percentage of custody cases processed within administrative time limits.District Figures Only9.3.2 To increase the percentage of bail cases processed within administrative time limits.District Figures Only9.3.3 To process 80% of indictable reported cases within administrative time limits.District Figures Only9.3.4 To process 70% of summary reported cases within administrative time limits.District Figures Only97.9% 82.5% -15.4%Points97.9% 89.2% -8.6%pointsN/A 90.9% 10.9 %pointsN/A 54.9% -15.1%rrarDomain: Organisational DevelopmentNorthern Ireland Policing Plan Target10.1.1 To demonstrate progress towards the implementation of actions as detailed in Part 3.Apr-Sep07/08Apr-Sep08/09%ChangeTarget18

Glossary of TermsABC Acceptable Behaviour Contract NIACRO Northern Ireland Association for the Care and Resettlement of OffendersABH Actual Bodily Harm NICCY Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young PeopleANPR Automatic Number Plate Recognition NIHRC Northern Ireland Human Rights CommissionARA Asset Recovery Agency NIM National Intelligence ModelASB(O) Anti-Social Behaviour (Order) NIO Northern Ireland OfficeCID Criminal Investigation Department NIPB Northern Ireland Policing BoardCJI(NI) Criminal Justice Inspectorate (NI) NISRA Northern Ireland Statistics and Research AgencyCPLC Community Police Liaison Committee NSIR National Standard for Incident RecordingCRO Criminal Records Office OCTF Organised Crime Task ForceCSI Crime Scene Investigator OCU Operational Command UnitCSP Community Safety Partnership OPONI The Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern IrelandCSU Community Safety Unit (NIO) PACE Police and Criminal Evidence (Act)CSU Central Statistics Unit, PSNI PCSO Police Community Support OfficerDCU District Command Unit PFNI Police Federation for Northern IrelandDPP District Policing Partnership PSNI Police Service of Northern IrelandFTC Fatal Traffic Collision PTR Part Time ReserveFTR Full Time Reserve RTC Road Traffic CollisionGBH Grievous Bodily Harm SNEN Single Non-Emergency NumberGIS Geographical Information System SOC Scene of CrimeHVP High Visibility Patrol TSG Tactical Support GroupKPI Key Performance Indicator VFM Value for MoneyKSI Killed or Seriously Injured YCA Youths Causing AnnoyanceLGBT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender YDO Youth Diversion OfficerMLO Minority Liaison OfficerNAO National Audit OfficeNCIS National Criminal Intelligence Service19