Views sought on how to tackle street crime

The views of residents are vital in shaping efforts to prevent and reduce crime, said Safer Cornwall

Cornwall residents are being asked to let authorities know what their main concerns are about crime and anti-social behaviour in their area.

Safer Cornwall, which has launched its Have Your Say survey, said the results would help direct policing priorities.

The organisation - which consists of Cornwall Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, the National Probation Service and NHS Kernow - will keep the questionnaire open until 1 September.

Simon Mould, chairman of Safer Cornwall, said the "views of residents are vital in shaping our efforts to prevent and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, tackle problem use of drugs and alcohol and reduce re-offending".

'Safe communities'

Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez last week called for additional summer funding to tackle growing anti-social behaviour.

It came after police said they were "shocked" to see the number of young people out early in the morning.

Councillor Carol Mould, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, urged people to complete the survey.

"The more people who complete it, the more comprehensive our understanding will be of the key issues facing our communities and how to tackle them," she said.

"It is one of the council's priorities to create and maintain vibrant, safe, and supportive communities where people help each other to live well and this survey will help arm us with the knowledge to achieve this."