Community Safety
Over time the neighbourhood policing team has worked hard in implementing the Neighbourhood Policing Plan which is developed and monitored by the Neighbourhood Policing Panel. The main issues that have been identified are drugs supply, the anti-social use of motors vehicles and anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
These issues are important to the community and the neighbourhood policing team. Numerous successful drugs operations have taken place targeting the supply of class A drugs in the area.
The issues of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are significant and affect the quality of life of all of us. The neighbourhood policing team is actively targeting these 'signal' crimes that do have a significant impact on the community's sense of security. Together with our partners and the community we do work closely together to solve the problems of crime and disorder, improve neighbourhood conditions and feelings of security and remain committed to ensuring Caia Park remains a safe and secure community for all of its' residents.
At the time the original Strategy & Action Plan was published in March 2004, a great deal of work was already being done to tackle the main issues identified by the baseline consultation, which were:
- High incidence of crime and disorder
- Vandalism and wilful damage
- Drugs related crime
- Insufficient police presence
- Nuisance “hot spots”
- Defendable spaces
- Inadequate street lighting
The Community Safety Group has developed considerably over time, both in terms of the way that members of the group have taken responsibility for making changes in Caia Park, and in the way that they have developed a consistent and uniformed approach in trying to reduce crime and disorder and make Caia Park a Safer and more appealing place to live.
By tackling issues such as graffiti, dog fouling, environmental crime, discarded needles and waste recycling the group have improved the quality of life for many people. These issues can have such a debilitating and negative affect on people and areas.
Communities First has seen the group grow in terms of confidence, ability and its practical effectiveness.
We have held 12 meetings each year with an average of 15 people attending. This is the forum for raising issues to be discussed and prioritised with relevant agencies or tackled as a project by ourselves and partners
A variety of agencies are regularly invited to be involved in meetings. The group is currently supported by Community Safety Unit, North Wales Police (Caia Team), North Wales Fire & Rescue Service, Streetscene, WCBC Housing Dept and NACRO.
If you are interested in joining the Caia Park Communities First Community Safety group, please contact Sue or Phil at the office.
Wish Project (Women in Safe Homes)
The Wish project is an advice and information service for women. An advisor is available at Hafod y Wern School every Monday morning between 9 and 10am. For more information ask at the school or call Women's Aid direct on 01978 310203.
OWL Scheme
What is OWL? This is the Online Watch Link that has recently been launched in Wrexham. It is a free interactive scheme that enables people to take an active part in Crime Prevention without leaving their home.
It is already in operation in other parts of the country and is highly successful in helping to cut down the incidence of crime.
Caia Park Communities First will actively work with the community on this project so if you would like further information please speak to Sue or Phil on 01978 314094 or go to www.owl.co.uk,
OWL is free and is available now
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