In 1998 it was identified by the then government that in order to effectively tackle crime and disorder agencies needed to work together to tackle identified issues collectively. Community Safety Partnership’s (CSP’s) formerly Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRP’s) were set up to be the conduit between different agencies and organisations both statutory and voluntary.
We produce a Community Safety Plan which sets out the themes for the partnership.
For Thanet Community Safety Partnership is proposing to centre our work around the following three themes:
- People
- Place
- Reducing Serious Violence
The themes will have particular areas of focus such as domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour, gangs & exploitation, violent crime, organised crime & counter terrorism which all cut across the themes. The partnership plan aims to be more flexible and responsive to emerging issues using a range of methods to analyse statistics, pick up on real time information and take feedback from residents.
Please browse the information below to find out about the work we do and how you can get involved and have your say in helping to make your community a safer place to live and work.
The Thanet Games will be a week-long celebration of family fun days, full of sporty taster sessions, fun activities and much more!
The sessions will run from 4pm until 8pm at:
Monday 19 August – Newington Park, Ramsgate
Tuesday 20 August – St Peters Recreation Ground, Broadstairs
Wednesday 21 August – Dane Park, Margate
Thursday 22 August – Westgate Recreation Ground, Westgate-on-Sea
Friday 23 August – Royal Harbour Academy, Ramsgate
You can sign up here
PermalinkThe Knowledge is Power: once is all it takes family event is taking place at Ramsgate Football Club on Friday 30 August 2024, between 10am and 3pm.
Partners including Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution will promote the safety message that ‘Knowledge is Power: Once is all it takes’.
The aim of the day is to raise awareness of serious issues including tombstoning, driving while under the influence of drink or drugs, knife crime, staying safe around rail tracks, and promoting healthy relationships. Taking part in dangerous activities like these, even once, can result in serious harm or death.
There will be a range of free activities for people of all ages and workshops on specific safety issues will run throughout the day. Places on the workshops are limited, so early booking is advised.
Bookable workshops:
- Knife Crime Awareness family workshop – delivered by the Ben Kinsella Trust. Open to everyone over the age of 13. Young people between the ages of 13 and 18 must be accompanied by a parent, carer or responsible adult.
- Online Risk of Radicalisation – delivered by Kent County Council’s PREVENT Team
- Healthy Relationships – delivered by Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
The workshops can be booked by completing a short online form.
As the event is taking place in the Ramsgate Football Club grounds, on-site parking will not be available. The venue is easily accessible by public transport and parking will be available in nearby roads. Refreshments will be available to purchase at Ramsgate Football club.
PermalinkThe partnership delivers Neighbourhood Engagement Meetings (NEM) to identify the issues around crime and anti-social behaviour that matter most to residents in our local communities.
The NEM meeting is attended by police sergeants and PCSOs for that area and district council representatives. Members of the community are free to pose questions or make observations about their area, even down to street level.
The district is divided into North, East, South and West geographical areas – with those living in more rural areas attending whichever location is closest and most relevant to them.
Future NEMs will be scheduled as follows:
The below engagements are being held during existing community events to try and meet as many people as possible and share the good work that the Community Team are doing. Autumn dates will be released after the general election.
Margate
| Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday 21 August | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Dane Park |
Broadstairs
| Date | Time | Location |
| Tuesday 9 April | 11am – 3pm | Memorial Rec |
| Tuesday 20 August | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | St Peters Rec |
Ramsgate
| Date | Time | Location |
| Monday 19 August | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Newington Park |
| Friday 23 August | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Royal Harbour Academy |
Westgate-On-Sea
| Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday 22 August | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Westgate Rec |
During COVID-19 restrictions, we held virtual NEMs via Facebook Live. To access our virtual NEMs and recordings of previous physical NEMs, please go to our Facebook page @ThanetCommunitySafetyPartnership.
PermalinkFollowing some feedback from residents, we have created this guide for residents who do not have a Facebook account but would still like to watch past or future virtual NEMs (which we host via Facebook Live).
Our page can also be accessed here @ThanetCommunitySafetyPartnership.
PermalinkTCSP works with the below agencies as well as many others on a regular basis. For more information, or to contact an agency, use the links below or use the telephone numbers provided.
Our main statutory partners are:
- Thanet District Council 01843 577000
- Kent County Council 03000 414141
- Kent Police 101 In an emergency: 999
- Kent Fire and Rescue Service 01622 692121 In an emergency: 999
- Kent Probation Service Thanet Office: 03000 473218
- Probation Services – Kent Surrey and Sussex Community Rehabilitation Company or the National Probation Service
- Integrated Care Board
We also work closely with:
- HM Revenues and Customs 0800 59 5000 (to report smuggling of goods)
- Hyde Housing Association 0800 389 3576
- Forward Trust 01843 233600
- Kent Drug And Alcohol Action Team (KDAAT) 01622 221676
- National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
- Oasis Domestic Abuse Services
- Orbit South Housing Association Thanet Office: 0800 678 1221
- Porchlight 0800 5677699
- Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) 0370 496 7622
- Southern Housing Association 08456 120 021
- Town and Country Housing Association 0845 873 1321
- Turning Point drug and alcohol support service 01843 298355
- Victim Support Supportline: 0845 3030900
The Community Trigger/ ASB Case Review is a process which allows members of the community to ask the Community Safety Partnership to review their responses to complaints of anti-social behaviour.
| Year | Total number of case reviews |
| 2021/2022 | 7 |
| 2022/2023 | 2 |
| 2023/2024 | 2 |
We are always interested in speaking to community groups delivering projects relevant to community safety and can potentially assist in financially contributing.
We also work with a large number of public and private sector partners as well as voluntary and community groups to collectively implement and deliver initiatives that will help all areas of Thanet become a safe place to live, work and visit.
If you are part of a community organisation and are interested in discussing how we can potentially support your project:
Contact Thanet District Council’s Community Safety Team email: Community.safety@thanet.gov.uk
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