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Ipswich residents and businesses are reminded to report crime to Crimestoppers or Suffolk Police as part of the Safer Streets awareness initiative running until the end of March 2023.

The Ipswich community safety partnership is reminding Ipswich residents and visitors of the need to report crime, not to accept poor behaviour and come together to support each other for #IpswichAgainstViolence

Working in partnership, Ipswich Borough Council, the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Suffolk Constabulary, Ipswich Central and Suffolk County Council all support safety initiatives around the town centre and waterfront area.

On Friday 10 February, 10.30am to 1.30pm the Community Safety Team will be at Ipswich Cornhill to raise awareness of the need to Stop Violence Against Women by reporting this.

Cllr Alasdair Ross, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Community Safety, says:

“It is great that Safer Streets funding has allowed us to make improvements around Ipswich with public safety in mind. Reminding residents of the reporting channels available if they see something that is unacceptable, is important.

“Suffolk Police, Crimestoppers and of course Ipswich Borough Council’s community safety team for anti-social behaviour are all working hard to keep Ipswich as safe as possible. Please don’t be a bystander, report anything seen that isn’t acceptable.”

Tim Passmore, Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk, adds:

"It's really important to us that people feel safe in their homes, businesses and their communities, so I’m pleased to see measures in our county town, to help reduce crime itself and the fear of crime.

“This is a perfect example of partnership working, with agencies coming together to support each other with one shared aim - Safer Streets for Ipswich.”

Please remember the following advice:

• In an emergency call 999 and ask for Police assistance. This means when there is a threat to life, people are injured or there is a crime in progress.
• If an offence has already happened and the offender is no longer present, call 101.
• For anonymous reports where you do not wish to be identified, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. This service is 100% anonymous, allowing people to speak up and stay safe.
• To report concerns with anti-social behaviour, please report this to Ipswich Borough Council’s community safety team at: Report anti-social behaviour and nuisance | Ipswich Borough Council

Ipswich Borough Council was awarded Safer Streets Funding in July 2022. Working closely with Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner, Ipswich Central and Suffolk County Council, means a combined investment to enhance safety measures that combat anti-social behaviour (such as violence, theft or criminal damage).

Find out more about Safer Streets at: Safer Streets | Ipswich Borough Council

Image credit – Ipswich Borough Council

Image shows Cllr Alasdair Ross, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Community Safety and Tim Passmore, Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk in front of a Safer Streets campaign poster.