Curo News

Teaming up with the Police and Crime Commissioner to tackle anti-social behaviour

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:02:00 Z

Last week, we welcomed Clare Moody, Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) to the Maltings, for an in-depth discussion focused on her newly launched draft Police and Crime Plan.

(Pictured from left to right: Andrew Snee - Director of Tenancy Compliance & Management, Clare Moody - Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner and Zach Tondoro - Tenancy Compliance Manager)

During the visit, we talked about our ongoing efforts to create safer, more resilient neighbourhoods and explored how we've been working in close collaboration with local police. Clare outlined her priorities within the Police and Crime Plan for 2024–2029, including support for victims, reducing violent crime, strengthening neighbourhood policing, improving policing standards, and preventing crime.

We shared our approach to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and improving community safety, which centres on early intervention, restorative justice, and building strong relationships with our customers through our Navigator programme.

Andrew Snee, our Director of Tenancy Compliance & Management, said, "It was great to meet with Clare, hear about her plan, and discuss how we, in partnership with the local police, are tackling anti-social behaviour in our communities. The underfunding of public services has contributed to a rise in crime, particularly ASB, and we believe it’s our responsibility to work closely with local partners to address this. Our approach is all about prevention—focusing on understanding and changing behaviour before it escalates."

"We are completely focused on creating safer, more harmonious places for our customers to live, which is why we’ve strengthened our partnership with the police, who now have a dedicated space in our office."

From 1 April 2023 to 10 October 2024, our Tenancy Management team handled over 6,100 cases, including 2,300 ASB cases and 320 domestic abuse cases. Impressively, 90% of these cases were resolved through early intervention, demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach.

PCC Clare Moody commented, "It's great to see this joined-up approach to tackling anti-social behaviour, which is a priority in my Police and Crime Plan. I'll continue to support this type of successful working between ASP and local housing associations like Curo, to ensure the police have a greater impact on tackling the issues that matter to you. It was a pleasure to meet the team at Curo, who understand that housing has a huge impact on community and people's quality of life. By engaging proactively with criminal justice partners, they are ensuring that housing is a key part of creating safe and resilient communities."

Curo and police take action on anti-social behaviour in Keynsham

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 11:41:21 Z

Magistrates have agreed to extend a closure order against an address in Keynsham to help prevent the community being subjected to antisocial behaviour.

The Curo-managed property in Augustus Avenue had people attending at all times of day and night, drug use, targeted abuse, noise nuisance and criminal damage. Residents felt intimidated and scared; with one neighbour stating the impact of the behaviour was so detrimental she could no longer have family members visit her home.

The closure order awarded in August was initially for a period of three months, however an extension granted at Bath Magistrates Court on Monday 23 November means it will now remain in place until February 2021. No-one may enter the address except those authorised. If anyone – including the tenant – breaches the order, they commit a criminal offence and could face up to six months in prison.

Andrew Snee, Curo’s Head of Tenancy Compliance and Support, said “By working in close partnership with the police and with neighbours we’ve been able to take firm action together to tackle these problems. No-one should have to put up with antisocial behaviour and criminal activity and I’d like to thank those residents who worked with us to bring about this closure order with the police.”

Avon & Somerset Police's Antisocial Behaviour Co-ordinator for BANES, Victoria Jeffery, said: “The closure of this address has bought respite to the local community who now feel safe within their homes. Your concerns matter to us; no one should have to live in fear and I hope this sends a clear message that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.

"We work closely with Curo to utilise all legal powers available, however we could not take this action without reporting from residents and it’s them I’d like to thank for their ongoing support.”

If you are experiencing antisocial behaviour, please report it to the police by contacting 101 or via the Avon and Somerset Police website.

Curo's ASB Toolkit has extensive advice and information if you are a Curo resident affected by anti-social behaviour.

AskCuro FacebookLive with our Tenancy Compliance & Support Team: watch again

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:36:25 Z

Thanks to everyone who joined Andrew, Mike and Rhian from our Tenancy Compliance & Support Team at our AskCuro FacebookLive event. You can watch the full broadcast again on our Facebook page here:

Click here to watch in Facebook along with comments.