Safer Cornwall have announced the release their 2021/22 Safer Cornwall Partnership Plan – the final year of a three year programme to make Cornwall safer for everyone who lives, visits and works here.

The plan focuses on addressing the issues that cause the most harm, including domestic abuse and sexual violence, anti-social behaviour, problem drinking and drug use.

Safer Cornwall have said: "The pandemic has placed new and more complex demands on us all.

"We continue to tackle crime and disorder in this changing landscape by targeting our resources at the issues that cause the most harm and by supporting the most vulnerable."

"Over the summer we will be preparing for the next three year plan and we are inviting residents to Have Your Say on the issues that matter in your community, by taking part in our new survey. "Your views will help us to shape our priorities for the next three years and target our resources."

Chief Superintendent Jim Pearce, of Devon and Cornwall Police and Chair of Safer Cornwall, said: "Our aim is to ensure that Cornwall is a place where the people who live, work and visit are safe and feel safe.

"We do this by working with partners and local communities to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

"Our new Partnership Plan ensures organisations work together with shared priorities and deliver effective solutions to address them."

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John Clements, Safeguarding Children Partnership Chair, said: "The Plan ensures that we focus on what we need to do collectively to reduce crime and its impact on communities.

"The Plan is based on evidence, including police and health data alongside the views of local people, to ensure that we are focused on the right areas to really make a difference for children and families in Cornwall."

Fiona Field, Safeguarding Adult Board Chair, said: "We work together to protect our communities through effective partnership working, shared priorities and focussing on safeguarding, prevention and awareness."

The Have Your Say survey asks residents for their opinions on crime, anti-social behaviour and other issues that have an impact on community safety in their local area.

The information in this survey is used to understand the issues that matter in local communities.

Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, said: "Cornwall is a safe place to live and we want to keep it that way.

"The county has some of the lowest crime rates in the country and we will continue working with partner agencies to keep communities safe."

Councillor Carol Mould, cabinet member for Neighbourhoods at Cornwall Council, said: "The pandemic has had a huge impact on all our lives and has brought about many challenges.

"It is really important that people tell us what they are concerned about in their local communities.

"The results of this survey will help us identify problems and work with our partners to help improve the lives of our residents."