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Reducing Crime Disorder on Douglas
Promenade Isle of Man, British Isles
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Chris Pycroft Douglas Development
Partnership Chair Project Centurion Steering
Group
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Constable Tony Paxton Isle of Man
Constabulary Project Manager Project Centurion
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Isle of Man Geography
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Isle of Man Geography
32 miles long x 12 miles wide
Population 76,000
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Isle of Man Political
Self Governing British Crown Dependency
Oldest continuous parliament in the world.
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Isle of Man Cultural
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Isle of Man Cultural
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Isle of Man Cultural
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Isle of Man Cultural
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Isle of Man Cultural
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Isle of Man Economy
Historically
Agriculture
Fishing
Running Maritime Trading
Mass Seaside Tourism
Offshore Financial Services
Today
Shipping Register
E-gaming/E-commerce
Movies
Cultural, Heritage, Environmental and Sporting
Tourism
Targets
Aircraft Register
Space
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Isle of Man Economy
A high quality of life and image are vital to the
continued economic success of the Isle of Man.
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Isle of Man The Promenade
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Isle of Man The Promenade
Major increase in residential use.
Seaside heritage has resulted in Promenade
becoming the islands focus for evening economy.
Perceived major increase in alcohol related crime
and disorder during weekend evenings.
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The Birth of Project Centurion
IOM Constabulary had adopted POP approach
throughout force.
IOM Constabulary introduced the POP concept to
local authorities and other agencies.
Chief Constable launched Project Centurion in
January 2003.
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The SARA Process
Scan
Analysis
Response
Assessment
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The SARA Process
Scan
Analysis
Response
Assessment
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The SARA Process
Scan
Analysis
Response
Assessment
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The SARA Process
Scan
Analysis
Response
Assessment
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SCAN
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The SARA Process - SCAN
Initial Scan
Overview of crime figures for 3 beats.
Public Meeting, Hilton Hotel, January 2003
Crime Disorder
Transportation
Youth Issues
Steering Group
Focus Groups Tasking
Detailed Scan
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Project Centurion Steering Group Membership
Dept. of Education Youth Service
Dept. of Tourism Leisure
Dept. of Transport
Douglas Corporation
Douglas Development Partnership
Brian Gresty - Consultant
Isle of Man Constabulary
Licensed Victuallers Association
Michael Taylor Youth Council
Manx Entertainment Nightclub Association
Manx Off Licence Initiative
Road Traffic Licensing Committee
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Data Collection Management
Data Collection
Tasking project partners
Data Management
Problem Record Sheets
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Data Collection Management
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Data Collection Management
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ANALYSIS
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Isle of Man The Promenade
In 2001/2
28 of all recorded crime in the IOM occurred on
the Promenade, an area representing only 3 of
the islands geographical area.
19 of all criminal damage.
41 of all assaults.
46 of all public disorder.
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ANALYSIS Crime Disorder
350
300
250
Year
200
Level
2000-2001
2001-2002
150
2002-2003
100
50
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Assault
Criminal Damage
Public Disorder
Crime Type
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ANALYSIS Crime Disorder
Relative levels of target crime by day of the week
Assault
Criminal Damage
Public Disorder
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Day
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ANALYSIS Crime Disorder
Average Annual Number of All Target Crimes by Hour
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160
140
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100
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ANALYSIS Crime Disorder
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80
Number who have left Nightclubs
Assaults
Criminal Damage
70
Public Disorder
1200
60
1000
50
800
Av. people on Prom during May weekends 2003
Crimes over three years
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ANALYSIS Crime Disorder
Data Sources
Public anecdotal evidence
Focus groups and tasks.
Crime analysis
Public perception survey
Assaults
Target Crimes
Criminal damage
Public disorder
Main Offenders
Nightclub customers
Main Victims
Nightclub customers
Promenade property vehicle owners
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ANALYSIS Crime Disorder
Harm Caused
Injury
Damage to property
Fear of crime (affecting business)
Negative image and reputation for the Promenade
(affecting business)
00.00hrs to 03.00hrs on Saturday Sunday,
particularly weekend of month after payday.
Peak Times
Hotspots outside nightclubs
Locations
Taxi ranks
Fast food outlets
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ANALYSIS Crime Disorder
Response prior to Centurion
Resource intensive cycle of arrest prosecution.
Alcohol Unit already working with Licensees to
reduce drunkenness improve premises management.
Excessive Alcohol Consumption
Contributory problems
The large area over which police resources must
be deployed during the peak period.
Insufficient provision of late night public
transport.
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ANALYSIS Transportation
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ANALYSIS Transportation
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ANALYSIS Transportation
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ANALYSIS Transportation
Data Sources
Public anecdotal evidence
Focus groups and tasks.
Public perception survey
Bus timetables
Survey of taxi operators
Main Problem
Insufficient provision of public transport at
peak times.
Main Partners
Taxi operators
Isle of Man Transport
Private Coach Operators
Police
Nightclubs
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ANALYSIS Transportation
Harm Caused
Frustration
Increased opportunity for incidents to occur.
Negative image of poor management.
Disturbance to residents.
Disincentive to visit Promenade at peak periods.
Peak Times
Midnight to 3.00am particularly weekend of month
after payday.
Location of Problem
Whole length of Promenade.
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ANALYSIS Transportation
Contributory Problems
Insufficient taxi licences
Non-operation of taxis due to fear of crime etc.
Inefficient use of taxis to out of town
destinations.
Temporary withdrawal of taxis following incidents.
Lack of late night bus service.
Lack of communication between public transport
providers.
Insufficient and poorly managed taxi ranks.
Restrictions in taxi legislation preventing most
efficient use of taxis at peak periods.
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
Anecdotal evidence from the public meeting and
public perception survey suggested that young
people (under 18) were responsible for much of
the antisocial behaviour and crime on the
Promenade.
Whilst data from Youth Service worker logs did
reveal a background level of illegal alcohol and
drug use by young people, there was little
evidence from the crime data of their involvement
in other crimes
It became apparent when reviewing the data that
many of the complaints about young people from
the public related to the noise and disturbance
caused by large groups gathering in public places
such as the Promenade and surrounding residential
areas.
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
Indecent Exposure
Theft
Adult purchase of alcohol
Drug/Alcohol Seizure
Hospital Treatment
Serious Assault
Medium Assault
Medium Criminal Damage
Looking for a Fight
Serious Criminal Damage
Minor Criminal Damage
Minor Assault
Drug use Minor
Verbal Abuse
Fighting
Drug use Major
Confrontation
High Alcohol
Minor Alcohol
Medium Alcohol
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
It was also apparent that the location of these
gatherings fluctuated as a result of the weather,
police response, the presence of other
attractions and other factors such as time of
year.
Perception is the perceivers reality
Project partners recognised that an understanding
of the youth perspective would be vital.
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
Michael Taylor
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
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Skater
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Scally
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Other
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Goth
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Dry bar/club
Events
Drop In
Skatepark
Buzz Bus
Ice Rink
Fair
Internet Café
Sheltered
Centre/café
outside venue
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
Data Sources
Public anecdotal evidence
Focus groups tasking
Youth workers
Youth outreach workers logs
Crime analysis
Complaints to Police
Survey of Young People
Public Perception Survey
Main Problems
Intimidation caused by large groups of young
people.
Background level of underage drinking, drug use
and sexual activity.
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
Main Partners
Youth Service
Young people
Police
Douglas Corporation
Church groups
Harm Caused
Intimidation fear of crime
Disturbance of residents
Young peoples health issues
Peak Times
Mainly Friday/Saturday evenings (variable
throughout the year)
Location
Centred on Promenade but easily displaced.
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ANALYSIS Youth Issues
Contributory Problems
Public Misperception.
Mobile nature of young peoples social habits.
Shortage of social facilities, events
activities for young people.
Conflicting approaches by police and youth
service.
Lack of understanding of young peoples social
groupings and their different requirements.
Lack of forum to represent young peoples views.
The importance of personality in developing
rapport with young people.
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RESPONSE
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RESPONSE Crime Disorder
Police Action Plan 53 potential responses
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RESPONSE Crime Disorder
Police Action Plan 53 potential responses
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RESPONSE Transportation
Conclusions
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RESPONSE Transportation
Responses
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RESPONSE Youth Issues
Responses
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RESPONSE Youth Issues
Responses
Monthly Dance Events
Outdoor events celebrating creativity of young
people
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RESPONSE Youth Issues
Responses
Monthly Dance Events
Outdoor events celebrating creativity of young
people
Youth on the Move
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RESPONSE Youth Issues
Responses
Monthly Dance Events
Outdoor events celebrating creativity of young
people
Youth on the Move
Area 51
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ASSESSMENT
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ASSESSMENT
1600
1400
1200
2000-2001
1000
2001-2002
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2002-2003
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2003-2004
2004-2005
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Assault
Criminal Damage
Public Order
All Crime
33.4 reduction in crime overall.
Includes a 28 reduction in thefts.
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ASSESSMENT
Difficult to assign results to specific responses.
However. Police Action Plan appeared to have
an instant and dramatic effect.
Transportation responses took longer to
implement. Transportation likely to result in a
steady long term reduction in crime.
Youth related responses more likely to have
impact on public perception. 2nd Survey proposed
November 2005.
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ASSESSMENT
Forecast of reported crimes for 2005-6 based on
first four months (seasonally adjusted)
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
2000-2001
2001-2002
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2002-2003
2003-2004
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2004-2005
2005-2006
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Assault
Criminal
Public Order
Theft Offence
All Crime
Damage
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ASSESSMENT
Secondary Benefit
Relationships and partnerships and collaboration
between all organisations and sectors involved.
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ASSESSMENT
The Future of the Project
Phase 2 Public presentation, meeting and
workshop
Public Perception Survey 2
Continued Monitoring
Greater all round understanding of current issues.
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ASSESSMENT Lessons
Perception versus reality.
Incremental scanning and repeating the SASASARA
process.
Patience.
Planning the Project.
The importance of a dedicated person to drive the
project.
Information collection process Tasking.
Information management Contributory problems.
Communication and collaboration.
The value of politicians.
Publicity Public Relations including colleagues.
Crime and disorder are community issues that
often require community responses.
Motivation Enthusiasm.
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And finally
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Any Questions?
Chris Pycroft Tony Paxton
cpycroft_at_douglas.org.im
tony.paxton_at_police.dha.gov.im
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