Part IPrevention of crime and disorder

Chapter IEngland and Wales

Crime and disorder strategies

6Formulation and implementation of strategies

1

The responsible authorities for a local government area shall, in accordance with the provisions of section 5 above and this section, formulate and implement, for each relevant period, a strategy for the reduction of crime and disorder in the area.

2

Before formulating a strategy, the responsible authorities shall—

a

carry out a review of the levels and patterns of crime and disorder in the area (taking due account of the knowledge and experience of persons in the area);

b

prepare an analysis of the results of that review;

c

publish in the area a report of that analysis; and

d

obtain the views on that report of persons or bodies in the area (including those of a description prescribed by order under section 5(3) above), whether by holding public meetings or otherwise.

3

In formulating a strategy, the responsible authorities shall have regard to the analysis prepared under subsection (2)(b) above and the views obtained under subsection (2)(d) above.

4

A strategy shall include—

a

objectives to be pursued by the responsible authorities, by co-operating persons or bodies or, under agreements with the responsible authorities, by other persons or bodies; and

b

long-term and short-term performance targets for measuring the extent to which such objectives are achieved.

5

After formulating a strategy, the responsible authorities shall publish in the area a document which includes details of—

a

co-operating persons and bodies;

b

the review carried out under subsection (2)(a) above;

c

the report published under subsection (2)(c) above; and

d

the strategy, including in particular—

i

the objectives mentioned in subsection (4)(a) above and, in each case, the authorities, persons or bodies by whom they are to be pursued; and

ii

the performance targets mentioned in subsection (4)(b) above.

6

While implementing a strategy, the responsible authorities shall keep it under review with a view to monitoring its effectiveness and making any changes to it that appear necessary or expedient.

7

In this section—

  • “co-operating persons or bodies” means persons or bodies co-operating in the exercise of the responsible authorities' functions under this section;

  • “relevant period” means—

    1. a

      the period of three years beginning with such day as the Secretary of State may by order appoint; and

    2. b

      each subsequent period of three years.