Improving Safety in Public Places
Guildford is a safe town but people need convincing about its safety.
Violent crime rose by 14% to March 2001 and the number of people who deliberately avoided Guildford town centre doubled between the 1998 and 2001 Fear of Crime Surveys, even though they were unlikely to become victims of crime.
It is clear that pubs, clubs and transport centres are particular hotspots for violence and disorder. The town centre attracts 37% of the borough's violent crime.
Both the level of violent crime and the public's fear of crime need to be tackled.
The Strategy 2002 - 2005
To reduce injury assaults across the borough by 5%
To reduce recorded injury assaults in the town centre by 30% by September 2002
To reduce by at least 25% the number of people who avoid the town centre by making them feel safer