Decision details

The use of Bristol City Council funds has attracted significant additional funding through the Home Office Grant. This additional investment in the city will enable delivery of an acquisitive crime reduction project to be undertaken in the areas of St Pauls and Portland Square. The area is currently home to approximately 1200 residential properties and is a well-used pedestrianised area for residents to access shopping areas and services. The intervention planned includes a variety of situational crime prevention initiatives such as installation of CCTV cameras, improved bicycle storage solutions, target hardening, improved community and neighbourhood watch initiatives. Implementation of these initiatives will serve to reduce acquisitive crime, reduce the fear of crime, and grow the power of these communities from within. The location for investment has been identified through analysis of crime data and engagement with partners and community groups.

To align £100,500 of council funds to access the grant awarded through the Home Office Safer Streets 2 Fund Grant. Bristol City Council will spend the combined funds on delivering a situational acquisitive crime reduction project in the area of St Pauls and Portland Square (Ashley Ward).

To decline the Home Office grant and/or refuse permission to spend. The decision to decline the grant was not taken forward as a preferred option for as to do so would be to decline the opportunity to undertake the above crime reduction project