Neighbourhood Policing - Frequently Asked QuestionsLast Updated: 09 December, 2009 |
Below are some questions and answers that will hopefully give you a better understanding of Neighbourhood Policing. If these questions and answers do not address your concerns, please contact OSCP by clicking on the contacts link.
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Geographically, a NAG may serve the same area as an individual Neighbourhood - an example of this is Summertown Neighbourhood, which has its own NAG. Alternatively, two or more neighbourhoods may be served by one NAG - such as St Clements Neighbourhood and Iffley Fields Neighbourhood, which together are served by the East Oxford NAG.
In Oxford, there are 12 NAGs, which are made up of 22 neighbourhoods. The map to the right defines all the neighbourhoods in Oxford.
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When will the NAG in my neighbourhood go "live"? All NAGs were "live" as of March 2008. This is the rollout timetable for the process. |
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How do NAGs identify their priorities? The police and partners consult with the local community to decide what the current priorities are for each NAG. Residents are given the opportunity to participate by attending consultation forums, which are conducted regularly. Once the top three priorities have been identified by residents, they will then form the basis for police and partner action in your area. |
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What are my neighbourhood priorities? Each NAG area has its own priorities, varying from drug dealing to speeding and parking issues. To find out your neighbourhood priorities, return to the Neighbourhood Policing homepage to access your NAG pages. |
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Who's in my neighbourhood team? Your neighbourhood team is made up of a police sergeant, neighbourhood specialist officers, police community support officers and if applicable, street wardens. Overseeing the team (not including the street wardens) is the police inspector. If there are parks or fields in your neighbourhood, you will also see Oxford City Council Park Rangers. |
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What are the differences between NSOs and PCSOs? Neighbourhood Specialist Officers (NSOs) are police officers tasked in policing your neighbourhood. Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) do not have the same powers as a police officer. However, PCSOs are effective in addressing community safety priorities, such as high visibility, greater public accessibility and having a deterrent effect on crime and disorder in your area. |
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As a resident, it is important the NAG has your view on community safety. All NAGs initially consulted with the community at the very beginning of the neighbourhood policing process. The NAGs continue to consult on a regular basis, at least once a year. Some residents prefer a greater involvement and become a NAG member. Generally, these residents are usually a tenant or resident association member. |
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What are the crime figures for my neighbourhood? You can find out the level of crime in your area by clicking on crime statistics within each NAG area. |
Neighbourhood Action Groups
(NAGs) are a key part of Neighbourhood Policing. A NAG is a
multi-agency, problem-solving group that consists of relevant
partner agencies, key stakeholders and, most importantly, members of
the local community. NAGs focus their work
around three main priorities that are decided on after consultation
with the local community.