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Crime prevention

Advice on making your home secure and information on Council initiatives designed to reduce crime and improve safety in your neighbourhood.

Antisocial behaviour and nuisance

Antisocial behaviour is defined as 'behaviour that caused or was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household'. This may include people drinking in the street, persistent security alarms, noise from neighbours, vandalism or cars parked illegally.

CCTV

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is in use throughout Calderdale and a Code of Practice ensures that data protection principles are complied with.

Community safety

Calderdale Council's approach to achieving the targets set out in the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act.

Community wardens

Community Wardens provide high profile foot patrols in residential areas of the Borough as well as a range of services to make our streets and public spaces cleaner and safer. This section lists the services they provide and contact details.

Home security

Advice and guidance on securing your home so you feel less vulnerable and reduce the chance of becoming a victim of crime.

Park rangers

Our parks and cemeteries are patrolled by Park Rangers who help to maintain the areas so visitors have a clean, safe and enjoyable experience.

Useful links

Links to external web sites which offer a wealth of information and advice on preventing crime, reducing antisocial behaviour and staying safe.