
Identifying the Problem
The partnership will need to gather and analyse information on:
This section sets out to help partners with this analysis. It provides summary
checklists for suggested local use. It also draws on the principles set out in the
"Conjunction of Criminal Opportunity" framework developed by the Home Office
Research, Development and Statistics Directorate. Ideally, the anti-social behaviour
audit should contain information on each of the following:
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Anti-social behaviour/disorder & other forms of nuisance behaviour
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Number, types & rates of incidents
Trends
Geographic distribution (e.g. ward, beat, estate area)
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Victims
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Age, gender, ethnicity, area where they live
Analysis of patterns of repeat victimisation
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Offenders
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Age, gender, ethnicity, area where they live
Persistent offending behaviour
Risk factors associated with offending behaviour e.g. drug misuse, unemployment
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Costs of Anti-social behaviour problems
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Costs & consequences of nuisance e.g. repair costs; loss of business;
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Contextual information & information on risk factors
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Social, economic & environmental associated with anti-social behaviour/disorder
& other forms of nuisance problems
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