Devon & Cornwall Crimestoppers Sarah-Jane Prew and Mike Fowkes
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We are………. An Independent UK Registered Charity CRIMESTOPPERS TRUST – Registered Charity 1108687
What is Crimestoppers? • Our mission, is to provide a means to detect, reduce and prevent any crime, through the provision of information from anonymous sources, about crimes and criminals to law enforcement agencies. • Established in 1988, it is the only UK charity which helps to solve crimes and find criminals. • Independent of the police, the Government and Local Authorities, but works closely with the police, the PCC and other statutory and voluntary agencies. • Operates a secure, national 24/7 intelligence gathering service, either by telephone number 0800 555 111, which people can ring to pass on information to professional call handlers about crimes anonymously, or online via our website www.crimestoppers-uk.org • ‘Tell us what you know, not who you are’. • Rewards are paid anonymously, if their information leads to arrest and charge. • The public doing their bit for their community, by helping to make it safer.
Why use Crimestoppers? • For people who do not want to go to the police to report crime for fear of revenge and reprisals, or do not trust the police, or do not want to get involved and possibly have to go to Court as a prosecution witness. • Guaranteed 100% Anonymous . This guarantee gives peace of mind. • Callers can not be identified; No personal details are requested; We NEVER trace calls or online contacts; Ca lls will never be recorded or traced; Online forma are encrypted to ensure anonymity; Will not have to give a statement to the police or be a witness or go to court. • Crimestoppers is not a replacement for the police. We encourage people to call the police, but to contact Crimestoppers if this is not possible.
Since 1988 the work of Crimestoppers has led to: • Nearly 134,000 arrests and charges. • Nearly £132 million worth of stolen goods being recovered. • Over £327 million worth of drugs being seized. • 22 people are arrested and charged every day. • A person is arrested for murder every seven days.
National Statistical Data (as at 31 March 2015) Actionable Positive Arrested & Goods Drugs Information Outcomes Charged Recovered Seized Total since 1,635,110 N/A 133,978 £131,924,462 £326,535,616 1988 April 2013- 101,031 16,309 6,264 £ 3,310,170 £ 18,544,381 March 2014 April 2014- 98,364 14,385 5,139 £ 2,410,821 £ 9,421,355 March 2015 Change Down 2.6% Down 11.8% Down 18.0% N/A N/A
South West Region Statistical Data (April 2014 - March 2015) Logs Actionable Positive Arrested & Conversion disseminated Information Outcomes Charged Rate by Bureau Avon & 2,208 2,009 229 92 16% Somerset Down 2% Up 4% Down 5% Down 45% Down 20% Devon & 1,858 1,928 257 193 23.3% Cornwall Down 11% Down 6% Up157% Down 51% Down 1% Dorset 927 888 39 15 6.1% Up 15% Up 11% Up18% Down 12% Down 0.2% Comment D&C 3 rd D&C 17 th nationally nationally
Devon & Cornwall Statistical Data (April 2014 - March 2015) • 1,928 pieces of Actionable information. • Information ranging from Murder, Rape, Robbery, Arson, Human Trafficking, Burglary, ‘wanted’ persons, through to Trading Standards Offences. • 0ver 800 pieces of information on Drugs Trafficking, manufacture and supply and 270 pieces of information about Drink Driving and Disqualified Driving. • 193 persons arrested and charged, some for very serious crimes.
Devon & Cornwall Statistical Data (April 2015 – January 2016) • 1,674 pieces of Actionable information. • Information ranging from Murder, Rape, Robbery, Arson, Burglary, ‘wanted’ persons, through to Trading Standards/HMRC incidents. ( None on rural crime and two on business crime). • 950 pieces of information on Drugs Trafficking, manufacture and supply. 350 pieces of information about Drink Driving and Disqualified Driving. • 17 th out of 43 police forces in terms of numbers so far this year (27,544).
So how are we funded? • Grant from Central Government which covers core costs. • Local funding from statutory bodies, Police & Crime Commissioners, Community Safety Partnerships, Police and local business support. • Support from charitable trusts and foundations for specific projects. • Fundraising events and challenge events, e.g. the London Marathon. • Corporate Partnerships and sponsorship, Business opportunities.
What we do •National Campaigns •International Campaigns •Local Campaigns •Youth – Fearless.org •Most Wanted •Integrity Line •Corporate Campaigns
What we do Crimestoppers youth brand, Fearless, to ensure that the charity is recognised and trusted by young people. Consists of the brand’s website, fearless.org and a dedicated youth team. Fearless.org is a youth oriented website where young people can pass on information online and learn about the law. Range of materials to support both primary and secondary curricula. Provide workshops in schools and colleges to promote Crimestoppers call to action.
Ambassador Programme Crimestoppers Ambassadors Programme The Issue How to target our communications more directly to those best placed to provide intelligence? Solution Establish a network of organisations (Ambassadors) who are in day-to-day contact with, or have information on, those who have committed crime, those who are abused, vulnerable or are victims of crime. By directing Crimestoppers information through Ambassadors, the audience is targeted more precisely.
Ambassador Programme
Ambassador Programme Any person, within a partner organisation, who interfaces with our target audience and may be able to promote, or signpost individuals to Crimestoppers as part of their day job…… Ambassadors should: a) Make available and display Crimestoppers material. b) Consider on a case-by-case basis, if the circumstances of individuals and the community, could be improved by knowledge of Crimestoppers. Ambassadors should NOT: a) Break any confidentialities. B) Encourage people to call Crimestoppers, as an alternative to Police 101.
Examples of Ambassador Organisations • Children's Societies/Centres • Adult Drugs and Alcohol • Drug and Alcohol Teams • Football Clubs - Youth Activities • Integrated Youth Services • Religious Centres • Safe Buses • Salvation Army • Community Safety Partnerships • National Offender Management Service • Women's Refuge/ Aid • Colleges/Universities /Schools • Homeless Organisations • Fire and Rescue • Street Pastors • YMCA • Community Associations • Adult Safeguarding • Park Rangers • Victim Support • HM Prisons • Citizens Advice • NACRO • Safer Places • Neighbourhood Watch • Housing Associations
Ambassador Programme No Costs - it’s part of your day job. • No Agreements to Sign – we just need your help. • Spread the word with your colleagues. • Give support – consider an individuals circumstances and if appropriate • ‘signpost’ them to the option of Crimestoppers. Keep it up – display Crimestoppers posters, leaflets and business cards. •
Devon & Cornwall Crimestoppers www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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