We have recently recieved an email from Chief Superintendent Gary Davies with an update from the Constabulary. Below are extracts from his letter:

“Shortly after I arrived in B&NES I ran a series of leadership days with my staff. It was an opportunity to set out my visions and expectations for the future. I gave a clear lead in three areas, in that we, as a police district, should have the highest detection rate in the Force, the highest level of overall customer satisfaction and be either first or second in everything else that matters.”

The crime year has recently ended and whilst official figures will be published, I can tell you that at the year end Bath & North East Somerset Police District did have the highest detection rate in the Force at 31.6%, likewise the highest customer satisfaction rate at 84.2% and we were also highest or second highest in the detection of Dwelling Burglary, Harassment, Criminal Damage, Common Assault, GBH, GBH with Intent, Rape, Robbery and Serious Violence.

He went on to state, “Clearly there is still much to do and we are not complacent about the challenges ahead, but I do believe we have a platform on which to build further success.”

Finally he spoke about the local Crime and Disorder Partnership, which he Chairs, and the developing plan to tackle a range of issues. He stated that the “seven aspects which we are intending to deliver on over the next twelve months are:-

1. Enhance the quality of life to our communities and increase public confidence by reducing anti-social behaviour.

2. Create a safe, strong and vibrant City economy (violent crime and night time economy).

3. Minimise the harm substance use causes to society, communities, families and individuals.

4. Increase protection of the most vulnerable victims of crime.

5. Reduce crimes of local concern through citizen focused approach.

6. Respond to community priorities through the P.A.C.T. process.

7. Safeguard young people and prevent them becoming victims or perpetrators of crime.”