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Crime - Useful Links

 

Useful Links

Crime Reduction

The No 1 online information resource for the crime reduction community.

Victim Support

Victim Support is the national charity for people affected by crime. It is a completely independent organisation, offering a free and confidential service, irrespective of whether or not a crime has been reported.

North Wales Police

North Wales Police are responsible for policing a large geographical area, which is home to approximately 657,000 people.

We cover large rural regions, busy towns, 2 cities and the Snowdonia National Park, all of which require very specific types of policing support. There is also the ferry port on Anglesey, a number of significant tourist areas, and the industrial regions of the eastern side, which are experiencing a surge in development.

North Wales Community Safety Partnerships

This website provides useful information about crime prevention. The North Wales Community Safety Partnerships Chief Officer Strategic Group is a multi-agency strategic partnership which has been in existence since January 1999.

Wrexham Crimelink

Wrexham Crimelink is a business crime reduction partnership. Over 120 local shops, pubs and other businesses work with North Wales Police, CCTV and Wrexham Council to exchange information about the presence and activities of suspected thieves, persons committing criminal or anti-social acts, and other relevant information. Primarily, this information is passed via a highly effective radio link. We welcome enquiries from new and established businesses in the area who are interested in the benefits of scheme membership

Wrexham Neighbourhood Watch

Wrexham Neighbourhood Watch is the main point of contact for anyone wishing to register with Neighbourhood Watch from anywhere in Wrexham County Borough. Contact: Divisional Police Headquarters, Bodhyfryd, Wrexham. LL12 7BW Tel: 01978 348565 Fax: 01978 348566 e-mail: neighbourhoodwatch@fsmail.net

Association of Police Authorities

The national voice for police authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Clwyd Justices' Advisory Committee

The Clwyd Justices' Advisory Committee is responsible for the recruitment and training of magistrates. Administrative support is provided by Flintshire County Council's Democratic Services Section and this covers magistrates in Flintshire, Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire.

Community Legal Advice

Community Legal Advice is the new name for Community Legal Service Direct. Need information about a legal problem? Want to know who and where your local adviser is? Does it cost anything and can you get financial help? If so, Community Legal Advice can help.

The Court Service

The purpose of the Court Service is the delivery of justice. The Agency is responsible for the running of most of the courts and tribunals in England & Wales i.e. Crown, County, Appeals, and provides the necessary services to the judiciary and court users to ensure its impartial and efficient operation. The Agency also has responsibility for advice to the Lord Chancellor on his responsibilities in relation to magistrates' courts although they remain a locally managed service as defined in statute.

Crime Prevention from BBC

Lots of useful information on preventing crime.

Crimestoppers UK

Crimestoppers Trust, set up in 1988 is the only UK charity aimed at putting criminals behind bars through an anonymous Freephone number: 0800 555 111. Callers with information on crime are not asked their name. This anonymity is the key to the scheme's success, because it provides callers with complete safety from any reprisals.

Crown Prosecution Service

The Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting people in England and Wales charged by the police with a criminal offence.

DirectGov - Tackling Crime

Crime prevention tips from the Home Office, legal advice and victim support groups, plus information on legal proceedings.

Home Office - Crime & victims

Crime and policing information from the Home Office. Includes information on finding out about Crime statistics in your area.

Home Office - Identity Theft - Don't become a victim

Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licenses in your name.

Neighbourhood Watch

Neighbourhood Watch is the best known and most effective example of the community working together to prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime and improve quality of life. Over 155,000 Neighbourhood Watch schemes operate throughout the United Kingdom covering up to 25% of all households.

Police Service Recruitment - Could You?

Working for the police. Want to do something worthwhile? Like to give something back to your community? Then a career in the police force could be for you.

Police Services of the UK

This site provides links to Official Police Forces - both regional and non-regional - and related organisations.

Track Off

National Grid for Learning accredited site providing teachers with access to free educational materials (leaflets, magazines, videos, posters etc) as well as downloads of lesson plans, video files, sound files and images on the consequences and dangers of railway crime - trespassing, putting obstructions on tracks, throwing missiles at trains etc.

Wrexham Street Pastors

Street Pastors is an inter-denominational church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and dialogue. Wrexham Street Pastors is the first initiative of its kind in Wales and has the support and backing of Mission Wrexham, Wrexham Cytun, Wrexham Police and Wrexham Council.

Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales is an executive non-departmental public body. The principal aim of the youth justice system is to prevent offending by children and young people under the age of 18.

Directgov Links

Crime, justice and the law - via DirectGov

Lots of useful information on preventing crime.

Apply to join the Police Force - via DirectGov

The 'Police Could You?' website provides advice for those interested in joining the police force.

Find a police force or police authority - via DirectGov

Find contact details and other information about police forces and police authorities.

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