Community Safety In The Lancaster District
What Is Community Safety?
The Home Office defines community safety as:
“An aspect of quality of life in which people, individually and collectively, are protected as far as possible from hazards or threats that result from the criminal or anti-social behaviour of others and are equipped or helped to cope with those they do experience.”
Community safety is about the issues that make people feel safe—or unsafe—in their communities. It’s not just about crime; it’s about wellbeing, cohesion, and resilience. Everyone has the right to feel and be safe, whether at home, at work, or in public spaces.
Achieving safer communities requires collaboration between:
- Local Residents
- Public Services (e.g. police, fire, health)
- Voluntary and Community Organisations
- Private Sector Partners
Lancaster District Community Safety Partnership (CSP)
The CSP is a multi-agency group working together to improve safety across the district. It brings together public, voluntary, community, and private organisations to:
- Identify and address local safety concerns
- Share resources and expertise
- Deliver coordinated responses to crime and disorder
The CSP’s work is guided by an annual strategic assessment, which identifies key risks and priorities based on local evidence.
Our Current Priorities
Each year, the CSP focuses on the issues that matter most to our communities. Current priorities include:
Working Together for Safer Communities
Community safety is everyone’s responsibility. No single organisation can reduce crime and disorder alone. By working together, we can:
- Tackle the root causes of crime
- Support victims and vulnerable people
- Build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities
Contact Us
If you have concerns or ideas about community safety in your area, we’d love to hear from you.
- Email: chasb@lancaster.gov.uk
- Phone: 01524 582000