Ribble Valley - Crime Audit

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The Strategic Assessment is a legislative requirement of all Community Safety Partnerships, as part of the Crime and Disorder Review and is refreshed annually. 

Its purpose is to present and interpret the summary findings of an intelligence analysis, and provide knowledge and understanding of community safety problems that will inform and enable the partners to;

• Understand the patterns, trend and shifts relating to crime and disorder and substance misuse.
• Set clear and robust priorities for the partnership.
• Develop activity that is driven by reliable intelligence and meets the needs of the local community.
• Deploy resources effectively and present value for money and undertake annual reviews and plan activities, based on a clear understanding of the issues and priorities. 

The Strategic Assessment will inform the Partnership Plan and will become a key document in the allocation of resources and achieving LAA outcomes, indicators and stretch targets within the Safer and Stronger Communities block.