Business Crime Reduction Strategy for Greater Nottingham大诺丁汉商业犯罪减少的策略.docVIP

CONTENTS Page Nr 1. Executive Summary 2 2. Introduction 6 3. Strategic Context 10 4. Current Business Crime Reduction Initiatives 24 5. Case Studies 31 6. Consultation 43 7. Strategic Objectives 48 8. Partnership and Management Arrangements 57 Appendices Appendix A - Attendance List for Business Consultation Meeting Appendix B - List of Consultees on Draft Strategy  1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction The Business Crime Reduction Strategy has been developed to address crime in district centres, business, and industrial estates of Greater Nottingham. It has been prepared in recognition that crime against business has major implications, affecting business turnover and their very viability, with knock-on effects on the local community and economy. Purpose Raise awareness of the detrimental effects of crime against business Evaluate the success of crime reduction schemes in Greater Nottingham Identify examples of good practice Co-ordinate the actions of committed partners Identify priorities and actions for funding bids. Strategic Context The Strategy has been developed to accord with the full range of relevant regional, sub-regional and local strategies. These reveal: There is a lack of available local statistics on business crime There is an opportunity to ensure crime against business is included in Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategies The economic impact of crime is so significant it needs to be referenced in key economic development strategies for the Greater Nottingham area. Current Local Business Crime Reduction Initiatives Current local schemes reveal a number of key factors for a business crime reduction scheme to be successful: Engaging local businesses A business champion to lead, encourage and engage A dedicated co-ordinator and administrator Police involvement A clear strategy with defined agreed actions External funding. National Case Studies Case studies based on initiatives undertaken in Merseyside, South Yorkshire and North