Street Wardens Programme Evaluation
In 2002 the neighbourhood renewal unit (NRU) commissioned Matrix to lead the national evaluation of the street wardens programme. This report provides the findings of the evaluation, which was based on household surveys, case studies and questionnaires.
Title: National Evaluation of the Street Wardens Programme
Author: Matrix Consultancy and Research
Number of pages: 116
Date Published: August 2006
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The report set out to look at what effect the Street Wardens Programme (SWP) was having, in particularly looking to see if they have:
- Improved the physical appearance of streets
- Fostered social inclusion
- Reduced crime and fear of crime, and
- Deterred anti-social behaviour (ASB)
The report also looks at the background of the SWP and the duties undertaken.
Some of the conclusions drawn from the evaluation were to look if the SWP has been successful in its attempts at reducing the fear of crime and deterring ASB.
The report also highlights from the evaluation undertaken what are characteristics of a good warden scheme.
It draws to the conclusion that the SWP has had an inconclusive effect on the area's they have been deployed. Although there is evidence that the SWP have improved liveability in the area's it has often come from sources that may be biased. There is also just as much evidence to say that the SWP hasn't had an effect due to a number of reasons. The general consensus is however that the Street wardens programme has been well implemented despite the limited success.
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Last update: Tuesday, September 19, 2006