Earlier this year, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott conducted his Annual Policing Survey to help shape his Police and Crime Plan.
The survey seeks to understand the views of Kent residents and businesses and whether they agree with the priorities Mr Scott has set for the force and to find out what matters to them and how safe they feel where they live.
The Police and Crime Plan is the document that outlines the priorities that Kent Police is held to account on by Matthew Scott.
Mr Scott was also keen to know if you have been a victim of crime and, if so, whether you thought the police and victim support services did a good job. He received 2964 completed survey responses overall. Your responses help shape what you want your police force to be focused on.
Residents told Mr Scott:
■ The new Chief Constable must show effective communication in his new role.
■ Violence against women and girls, antisocial behaviour, and gangs and county lines were the priorities the Chief Constable should focus on.
■ They agreed with the PCC's priorities for Kent Police. ‘preventing crime and antisocial behaviour’ and ‘being visible and responsive to the needs of communities’ were the most popular.
■ They feel safer where they live than in previous years; however, they feel less safe on the roads.
■ More than half would be willing to pay more council tax (with half of these stating they would pay £15 more a year) to support the police service.
■ Most had not been a victim of crime in the last year but almost 50% of those who had been a victim were dissatisfied with the service they received from Kent Police.
■ They feel safer where they live than in previous years; however, they feel less safe on the roads.
■ More than half would be willing to pay more council tax (with half of these stating they would pay £15 more a year) to support the police service.
■ Most had not been a victim of crime in the last year but almost 50% of those who had been a victim were dissatisfied with the service they received from Kent Police.
■ Crime types mattered most: serious violence, sexual offences, child sexual exploitation, and burglary/robbery.
The Office of the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner website is >> www.kent-pcc.gov.uk
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