Situational Crime Prevention and Crime & Disorder Reduction Parteneships in the

There is greater realization in the UK that a sizeable crime in the community is the product of easy opportunities available to the likely offenders. Hence, opportunity based crime reduction is one the most preferred ways of crime management in the UK. The recent emphasis of the UK crime prevention policies is on effective ways to achieve community safety. The role of all civil agencies and institutions engaged in general welfare of people has been identified in curtailing crime in the community. The Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs) are the result of this process. These partnerships in the UK are a combination of police, local authorities and other organisations and businesses that have banded together to develop and implement strategies for tackling crime and disorder on a local level. There are 376 partnerships in England and Wales. The Crime & Disorder Act, 1998 places obligations on local authorities, the police, police authorities, health authorities and probation committees (amongst others) to co-operate in the development and implementation of a strategy for tackling crime and disorder in their area. These organisations have to consider changed working practices, internal priorities and their relationships both with other agencies and with the wider community Crime & Disorder partnerships: Multi-Agency approach: The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 requires that the local agencies work in partnership for crime reduction. The partnership concept is the outcome of initiatives that have been taken over the years on the part of part UK government. Following are some major stages that have been identifie