Vandalism

Summary

 

Vandalism is a perennial problem. There is no single definition and no model solution. Its direct costs amount to many millions of pounds a year, and its wider effects range from inconvenience and discomfort, to fear, and actual danger to the public. The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 requires the Police and Local Authorities to work together and with other agencies to reduce and prevent crime and disorder in their areas. In response to this Act, the Barnsley Community Safety Partnership has been set up to implement and monitor a Community Safety Plan. The plan outlines what actions will be taken by the partners working together, to reduce crime and disorder in Barnsley. Our aim is to make Barnsley a better place to live and work.

 

Eligibility

 

We are here to help residents, businesses and visitors alike.

 

Procedure

 

Reports of vandalism to council property should be directed to the relevant council department for example:

• Council Houses: Berneslai Homes Call: 01226 770770
• Footpaths, Roads, Street Signs: Environmental Services (Highways Engineering) Call: 01226 770770
• Parks, Recreation Grounds, Open Spaces: Neighbourhood Services Tel: Neighbourhood Pride Call Centre 01226 775656

 

Helplines

 

See above numbers for reports of vandalism to council property.

For other acts of criminal damage/vandalism contact either South Yorkshire Police on 01142 202020.  

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers who are an independent charity operating the freephone 0800 555 111 helping to prevent and solve crimes. The scheme allows you to give information about crimes that affect you and your local community. Because they are anonymous, meaning they don't want your name or address, no one will ever know you made the call. Your calls are not traced and you will never have to give a statement or go to court. With your help, Crimestoppers have been successfully helping to make communities safer for 15 years and their promise of anonymity has never been broken.

 

Charges/Fees

 

Charges based on estimates for work.

 

Method of payment available (How can the customer pay)

 

Where customers are invoiced, cheques should be made payable to 'Barnsley MBC'

 

Opening Times

 

There are no customer facing reception points for Neighbourhood Services.Contact can be made through area housing offices.

 

How the customer can help

 

You can help when reporting any incidents you are aware of by providing as much information as possible.

 

Legislation

 

Crime & Disorder Act 1998. Police Reform Act 2002. Anti Social Behaviour Bill 2003.

 

Websites

• Home Office Website
• Police Website
• Department for Communities and Local Government Website
• Crimestoppers Website

Response Times

 

Issues of safety will be responded to as a matter of urgency. All other repairs required following vandalism will be undertaken as soon as possible.

 

Out of Hours Procedure

 

Not Applicable

 

Contact Details

 

Local Authority Council Departments Contact Tel: 01226 770770

 

Additional Notes

 

Not Applicable

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Not Applicable

Last modified on 16/9/2008