1. South Tyneside M.B.C. Community Warden Scheme

2. SEU ‘Bringing Britain together’ PAT 6 ‘Neighbourhood Wardens’ Neighbourhood Wardens Unit £13.5 m grants COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME ORIGINS

3. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME Government Perspective Wardens ‘can have a beneficial impact on the sense of well-being and confidence of residents in many disadvantaged neighbourhoods as well as contributing to reductions in rates of recorded crime and the fear of crime.’

4. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME Based in Tyne Dock Flats £370,000 matched funding NWU & NRF Fixed term until March 2004 Recognised by NSWP as one of most successful in the country 10 wardens, 2 team leaders and 1 supervisor

5. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME Aims and Objectives P atrol specific high crime areas & hotspots A ct as the eyes and ears of the council & police R educe the fear of crime among residents T aking statements N eighbourhood liaison E stablish links with minority and hard to reach groups R eport vandalism and repair problems S upport vulnerable residents

6. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME Duties Patrolling Tackling quality of Life Issues Crime Prevention 12p.m. to 11 p.m. – 362 days each year Dealing with low level disorder Develop relationships with community groups, residents and young people Victim Support Compliment the police force

7. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME COMMUNITY WARDENS YIP L L L PCT DAT R As CAFs NEXUS G’WORKS YOT A T F RSLs POLICE C As PROBATION RSPCA

8. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME Areas of Operation West Harton Harton Moor Jarrow Town Centre Victoria Road Estate Tyne Dock Low Simonside Cleadon Park Laygate Beacon & Bents Boldon Colliery West Park Hedworth & Fellgate Whiteleas & Biddick Hall Horsley Hill Rekendyke All Saints

9. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME Mission Statement ‘Working towards a safer more pleasant environment for all by providing liaison, support, help and advice within the Community’

10. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME ACHIEVEMENTS 20.4% reduction in reported youth disorder BOD reduced by 14.8% BOTD reduced by 5.3% Dealt with 2171 incidents Patrolled for 7542 hours 952 Referrals to other agencies Information data base

11. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME ACHIEVEMENTS Security Locks to bungalows Planted area to deter football Started a cub scout pack Secured funding for a community outing Visual Audits Supported ex-offender in his home

12. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME ACHIEVEMENTS Administered first aid to an injured man Re-united 2 lost dogs with their owners Gained access for 13 tenants – without damage to the property Rescued two abandoned cats and 1 bird Collection of sharps

13. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 2002 Personal Achievement Award RAY STEELE 2003 Personal Achievement Award HAZEL BURNS 2002 Team Commendation 2003 Team Commendation

14. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME WHAT NEXT? Property Marking Crime Prevention Victim Support Black & Minority Ethnic Liaison CAF Areas Rewarding positive behaviour by youths

15. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME WHAT NEXT? Drugs Liaison Community Projects Expansion of Information Data Base Older Persons Acceptable Behaviour Agreements Eyes and ears of the police Eyes and ears of the council

16. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME WHAT NEXT? Mediation Cycle patrols Tasking from the police Initiatives with youths Junior Wardens

17. COMMUNITY WARDEN SCHEME PUBLICITY Press releases Housing quarterly magazine Local Authority magazine Neighbourhood watch Posters Leaflets Website