Bracknell

Crime and the fear of crime have dramatically reduced in Bracknell Forest over the past two years, according to a new study and statistics.

The fear of crime research, carried out by Middlesex University, says six out of 10 people believe they have low worries” about crime in their neighbourhoods.

The full results of the study will be presented at the launch of the borough’s new Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership plan, which is taking place on Tuesday, June 17, at the Grange Hotel in Bracknell at 5.30pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

The plan sets out targets to further reduce crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour and substance misuse in Bracknell Forest, and will run until 2011.

The launch will also include a session where residents can ask questions relating to the plan to a panel made up of Council, police authority, fire and health service representatives.

Bracknell Forest has also seen the largest reduction in crime in the Thames Valley, including theft from motor vehicles, criminal damage and violent crime over the past two years.

Timothy Wheadon, Chairman of the Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership and the Council’s Chief Executive, said: "The close links between partnership members has already made a massive difference to Bracknell Forest with cuts in both actual crime and perception of crime.

"I am looking forward to telling residents about how we plan to make Bracknell Forest even safer over the next three years at the launch of our new plan.”

Cllr Iain McCracken, the Council’s Executive Member for Public Protection, said: "Bracknell Forest is now one of the safest places to live in the Thames Valley.

”But the research will help us to target where we need to do more work to make sure residents feel safer in their local area.”

Bracknell Forest Council