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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Street Crime

Thursday 14 November 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister met with deputy mayors and council leaders to discuss tackling street crime.
  • Government committed to introducing respect orders and enhancing legislation to address persistent antisocial behaviour.
  • Minister discussed knife crime with the deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire and mentioned a ban on zombie-style knives.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Harpreet Uppal Lab Huddersfield
Crime & Law Enforcement Local Government
Context

The question arises from concerns about the effectiveness of current policies against street crime and the need for increased prosecutions.

Question

What recent discussions have you had with regional mayors regarding the rates of prosecution for street crime?

Answer from Sarah Sackman

Council leaders and regional mayors play an important role in tackling unprecedented challenges. We are committed to working closely with local leaders for safer streets. I have already met several deputy mayors, mayors, and council leaders to discuss these matters.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific discussions on prosecution rates were not addressed.

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Q2 Dan Aldridge Lab Weston-super-Mare
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Shoplifting cases in Weston-super-Mare have increased significantly, affecting local businesses and retail workers. The MP seeks reassurance on the measures to address this issue.

Question

Shoplifting has increased by 31% annually with over 1,000 cases reported in the last year. Can you outline steps being taken to prosecute those responsible for shoplifting?

Answer from Sarah Sackman

Shoplifting is a major issue in many constituencies. The Government are committed to introducing respect orders and beefing up legislation to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour. We are working with the CPS to ensure that we clamp down on assaults against shopworkers, which will be part of a new stand-alone offence.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps for prosecution were not detailed.

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Q3 Harpreet Uppal Lab Huddersfield
Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

There are serious concerns about knife and violent crime, particularly the involvement of children in county lines gangs. The MP seeks information on efforts to improve prosecution rates for these crimes.

Question

Knife and violent crime is a concern with many young people being criminally exploited in wider county lines gangs. How is the Department working with regional mayors to improve prosecution rates for knife and violence-related offences?

Answer from Sarah Sackman

Knife crime impacts many young people who senselessly lose their lives or are injured. Mayors and councils will be essential partners in achieving safer streets. I have met the deputy Mayor of West Yorkshire to discuss this matter. The Government have implemented a ban on zombie-style knives and machetes.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific efforts to improve prosecution rates were not detailed.

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