The Police and Crime Plan is built upon five foundational themes which underpin everything I am seeking to achieve:
Support Victims and Survivors
Supporting victims and survivors is essential to promoting justice and community well-being. Listening to their experiences and empowering them ensures services meet their needs and give them a voice. It is vital that victims are informed, supported and treated with respect, in line with the Victims’ Code.
Recognising the complex needs of victims, timely access to a range of support services—such as advocacy and practical assistance—is crucial. Clear referral pathways between police and specialist services ensure seamless and effective support. Providing accessible information also empowers victims to understand how to report crimes and access help confidently.
Collaboration across agencies and a focus on victim-centred services aim to create a system where victims feel valued and supported throughout their journey. This not only aids individual recovery but also strengthens trust in the justice system and encourages more people to come forward when they need help.
Crime Prevention
Preventing crime is more effective than responding after it occurs, reducing harm to victims and easing pressure on policing and justice services. Embedding evidence-based crime prevention strategies into all areas of policing and community safety is essential for addressing the root causes of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Accessible advice and support for residents, businesses and organisations play a key role in creating safer communities. Initiatives such as Neighbourhood Watch and Business Watch foster shared responsibility and local engagement. Early intervention programmes provide meaningful alternatives to crime, helping to address problems before they escalate.
Using data and analytics to identify emerging crime trends enables proactive action. This approach not only builds safer and more resilient communities but also fosters public trust in policing services and reduces long-term harm.
Engage and Empower Communities
Listening to the voices of communities is vital for shaping effective policing strategies. Capturing public views and addressing their concerns ensures that services are responsive to local needs. Public participation in policy development fosters trust, collaboration and shared responsibility for safety.
Grant funding supports local organisations to deliver projects aligned with policing objectives, focusing on prevention and diversion activities. Volunteer programmes and community watch schemes further strengthen community engagement. Such involvement can also add valuable skills to policing, including through specialist voluntary service which draws on business expertise. A notable example of this is the Special Constabulary.
This collaborative approach empowers individuals and organisations to take an active role in keeping their communities safe. Strong partnerships between the police and the public make policing services more effective, responsive and trusted.
Effective Partnership Working
Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour relies on strong partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Effective collaboration ensures crime prevention is more impactful, and victims receive the tailored support they need.
Joint working focuses on sharing resources and expertise to improve efficiency and enhance policing capabilities. Partnerships with external specialists ensure victims have access to the support required for recovery. These collaborations also create opportunities to secure additional funding for targeted projects and interventions.
Promoting best practice across partnerships ensures consistency and continuous improvement. By applying proven strategies and learning from shared experiences, partnerships create safer communities and deliver better outcomes for victims and residents alike.
Sustainability, Resilience and Value for Money
Ensuring public money is spent wisely is critical to delivering real value for communities. Maintaining a balanced budget aligned with strategic priorities while maximising resources is key. Advocacy for fair funding from the government remains an ongoing priority.
Financial resilience will be strengthened through procurement efficiencies and a commissioning strategy informed by needs assessments and performance monitoring. Regular reviews and cost-benefit analysis for significant expenditure ensure spending remains focused and efficient.
Sustainability is also important, ensuring Warwickshire Police makes best use of its resources, reduces its carbon footprint and works to deliver on the aim of tackling the climate emergency. This balanced approach promotes efficiency, accountability and long-term financial stability while delivering high-quality policing services.
