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December 10, 2009
See it, share it, solve it - combating crime in Crewe

Housing Provider Wulvern and Cheshire Constabulary have signed a new and updated Information-Sharing Agreement (ISA).  This agreement will ensure that information regarding anti-social or criminal behaviour is shared, helping the fight against anti-social behaviour in the Crewe and Nantwich area.                                                                            

The ISA details circumstances in which Wulvern will help Police investigations by providing details of residents in their properties, and reports of anti-social or criminal behaviour.  Likewise the Police will provide Wulvern with details of criminal convictions, cautions or intelligence regarding current and prospective tenants.  This will help Wulvern in assessing an applicant’s suitability for housing, and building evidence for court cases.

Matthew Cox, Wulvern’s Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator said  “Wulvern has always worked closely with the Police. We believe sharing this information is essential in our fight against anti-social behaviour and this new agreement will make our partnership even more effective.  Wulvern tenants who get into trouble with the Police can now also expect a knock at the door from us”.

Inspector Craige Arterton  from Cheshire Police Eastern Area said , “We are committed to partnership working. Sharing information has proved very useful in the past and putting the arrangement on a regular footing is another step towards ensuring the safety of our local communities.”

Wulvern is at the forefront of the fight against anti-social behaviour in Crewe and Nantwich, with a team of eight fully trained officers.  In the last 12 months they have dealt with over 150 complaints.  Information provided by the Police has formed key evidence in several legal cases resulting in court orders against nuisance neighbours.

Residents who are experiencing any problems can contact us on (01270) 506200, with the guarantee that their complaint will be dealt with in confidence.