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See other news storiesNot in my neighbourhood week
2 November 2009
People who have helped fight crime in their neighbourhoods met by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell to kick off a week of nationwide activity highlighting work going on in communities to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour.
As 'Not in my neighbourhood week (new window)' begins Alan Campbell was taken on a walk about in York to see the fight against anti-social behaviour in action, with graffiti being removed from public spaces by the safer York partnership (new window).
The Minister also met with residents who have benefited from a range of crime fighting initiatives in the area, including the 'Light up lock up' campaign which gave out free lights and timer switches to encourage people to leave a light on when they leave home for the day to deter burglars.
Previous projects have included the 'One in four (new window)' campaign, informing residents of the importance of securing their homes while they spend time in their gardens during the summer months.
Work in York to combat crime is having a positive effect as overall crime rates fell by 2% between 07/08 and 08/09 according to police recorded crime figures.
Presenting a 'united front'
Alan Campbell, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State said, 'Presenting a united front in the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour is vital. It’s often the simple things, like leaving on a light, closing a window, or taking graffiti off a wall, which can make a real difference.
'Not in my neighbourhood week is an important opportunity to showcase the great work going on both here in York, and across the country, informing local people of action taking place in their area to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour and to make their communities safer'.
