Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 May 2002. It was answered by Sally Keeble (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 May 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what effect neighbourhood and street wardens are having on curtailing anti-social behaviour in towns and cities. - Includes figures.

Answer: Vernon Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what effect neighbourhood and street wardens are having on curtailing antisocial behaviour in towns and cities. [55545] Ms Keeble: Since 2001, 84 Neighbourhood Warden schemes have become active. This year we are bringing forward 123 Street Warden schemes. Most schemes have antisocial behaviour as one of their key objectives. Wardens are having an increasing effect on curtailing antisocial behaviour through their deterrent value, their relationship with local communities and enabling the relevant agencies to respond to incidents.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 55545; 386 c223W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Crime prevention Nuisance Urban areas Neighbourhood wardens Street wardens
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk