Crime in Havering

This month, the 2012 Community Safety Public Survey was released by Havering Community and Police Consultative Group. This survey gaged people's perceptions of crime in Havering.

 

Perceptions of crime

 

Some of the things which stood out: 79.7% had never been a victim of crime in Havering. In the last 12 months, 11.3% had been a victim in their local area while 5.1% had been a victim of crime somewhere in the borough.

 

Residential burglary concerned most people, with street muggings being the largest secondary concern.

 

Regarding perceptions of how 'safe' Havering is, 66.2% felt our borough was just as safe as 1 year ago, with 19.9% feeling we're safer, and 13.9% feeling we're less safe.

 

Survey demographics

 

The largest age group to respond was the 45-55 range. Unfortunately, the survey admits that "those under 25 account for just over 12% which is better than we usually secure but disappointing."

 

Engaging young residents with the police is important for everyone. If our interests aren't represented, we'll become marginalised. If our voices are heard, we'll have a greater role to play in our community.

 

This is why one of my aims for next month's first Havering Young Residents (HYR)'s meeting "Being young in 21st century Havering" (3pm on Saturday 23rd February at Hornchurch Library) is to get together a handful of my generation, listen to their concerns as young residents in our borough, and create a lasting domino effect that will get young people engaged in politics and our community.

 

 

 

Sign up to HYR's event: https://www.facebook.com/events/390668587681594/

 

PARKING: You drive me crazy!

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Residents' Association trims back Harold Wood hedges

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Alex's 2013 New Years Message

Christ-Meh-s wishes

Ok, the word play in the title's a bit lame. ^^

I just want to wish all my friends, family, political allies and opponents, and especially all the people who have supported me by viewing my posts and videos on HAVERING ...Meh a very merry Christmas and happy holidays.

Much love and best wishes,

Alex Donald
Havering Young Residents Co-ordinator and Harold Wood Hill Park Residents Association action team member
info@youngresidents.org.uk

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Havering Community Questions - 19/11/12

I decided to attend Havering Council's first Havering Community Questions (HCQs) last night where leaders of our borough's council, police and health services put themselves forward to answer questions from the public:

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On the video above at 21m 23s, I ask about our borough's infamous CCTV car which, having been caught parked on double yellow lines recently, disproportionately and unfairly targets some wards more than others and has been blamed for putting Upminster Farmers' Market out of business.

Cllr Michael White, Leader of Havering Council defended the car, so unfortunately we're not going to see it disappear any time soon.

I also asked our borough commander Chief Superintendent Mick Smith (at 1h 29m) - following on from this scheme in Gooshays which I think is very commendable - what further plans he has to engage young residents in reducing crime across Havering.

His response was encouraging in that he listed everything being done to engage young residents, but also conceded there's a "darn sight more" to be done. Very positive.

Not everyone's happy with the new HCQ format as a) it doesn't include other cabinet members with their own particular portfolios, and b) this event is quarterly unlike the previous formats which occured more frequently.

Personally, I'm cautiously optimistic. In order to engage a wider and more diverse audience, I've suggested Havering Council considers using Twitter to allow viewers at home to tweet in questions.

More young people need to be engaged in the democratic process and using social media is the most obvious way forward.

I've made it my mission to get younger residents interested in making Havering a cleaner, safer and fairer place for our generation which is why I've set up Havering Young Residents which you can follow on Twitter @youngresidents and also like our Facebook page.

At 3pm on Saturday 23rd February at Hornchurch Library, we will be meeting for a fun and interactive session to tackle issues affecting our generation, including youth unemployment, the shortage of affordable housing and saving our local environment.

I want to make it relevant to YOU so please email me your suggestions and if you'd like to attend: info@youngresidents.org.uk