Charity boosts efforts to keep Nottinghamshire’s communities safe from crime
This week, the charity Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign across Bulwell and Clifton in Nottinghamshire, to raise awareness of its unique anonymous reporting service as well as burglary and vehicle crime. In the last year Bulwell has seen an increase in both Residential and Business burglary and Clifton has seen an increase in vehicle crime.
Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is working with Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, the Violence Reduction Partnership and Nottinghamshire Police, to encourage local people to speak up about those they know are committing crimes.
The campaign, which will run for eight weeks across social media and is the final project to run as part of the Safer Streets Initiative, will raise awareness of Crimestoppers unique anonymous reporting service, vehicle crime, burglary and trap houses and will empower the community to speak out anonymously about those committing these crimes.
Information can be given 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers in over 150 different languages, 365 days of the year, 24/7, by calling the UK-based Contact Centre on 0800 555 111, or by completing a safe and secure online form anonymously at Crimestoppers-uk.org or Fearless.org for young people.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden said: “This new Crimestoppers campaign is a great way of highlighting that the people of Bulwell and Clifton that they do not have to tolerate crime and antisocial behaviour and they can report it anonymously.
“It follows some targeted investment through the Safer Streets initiative in these two areas, with partnership working from my Office, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham City Council, to install CCTV and hold multi-agency Days of Action, and a Youth Listening project.
“It all shows that we are listening to the people of Clifton and Bulwell and are here to support them when they reach out for help.”
Lydia Patsalides, East Midlands Regional Manager for the charity Crimestoppers, said: “I feel it’s important that the people of Bulwell and Clifton know they have a voice to speak up about their concerns on crime in their community, completely anonymously.
“Some people have information about crime but feel they don’t have anywhere or anyone to turn to. Please remember that the charity Crimestoppers and our youth service Fearless are here to help. We do not judge or take any personal details from those that contact us. All we want is the information you have. You will remain 100% anonymous.”
Superintendent Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Burglary is an extremely upsetting and invasive crime and I want to reassure residents and businesses that we won’t let up in our efforts to catch offenders.
“We know there are people who want burglars to be caught but feel anxious about coming forward with information. Perhaps you don't want to identify yourself, provide a formal statement or attend court as a witness.
“That is all OK. By telling Crimestoppers what you know whilst staying completely anonymous, you can still make a positive difference and help us reduce burglary in local communities.”
More information on Fearless and the resources it has available for young people and professionals can be found on the Fearless.org