Making Doncaster a Safer City
City of Doncaster Council is working with South Yorkshire Police and other partners on a range of initiatives to help make Doncaster safer, including extra funding and resources under a city-wide safety initiative.
Extra council staff resources and new CCTV measures have been introduced in Doncaster city centre and alongside the police, council staff will join forces and use their powers to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour and to offer help and support to those who need it.
Stay safe in Doncaster
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What you can do to help?
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South Yorkshire Police initiatives
Report a crime to South Yorkshire Police
If you’ve witnessed or been the victim of crime that isn't an emergency.
Stop knife crime
Tackling knife crime is a priority for the police. You'll find practical help and advice, whether you want to find out how you can help yourself, your friends or family.
Vehicle nuisance
Find out about the different kinds of vehicle nuisance, their long-term effect on a neighbourhood and what you can do about it.
What has been achieved so far?
Did you know?
More than 2,200 CCTV cameras are in operation across Doncaster to help promote a safe environment for residents and visitors.
(November 2024)
Meet The Team
Part of our ambitious programme of change in our city centre focussed recruiting local people who know the city and want to help it reach its full potential.
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City Centre Engagement Officers (CCEO's) [Red vest]
Our officers engage with people and encourage them to access to multiple support services that are available to help them break the cycle of addiction. This includes upholding the Public Space Protection order – or PSPO – which deters ASB within the City Centre. They regularly review the areas that are patrolled and are always looking at ways to increase visibility and encourage people to express any concerns or issues so we can improve the service that is offered. They also use powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and help and support those who need it.
Neighbourhood Response Team (NRT) [Yellow vest]
The team provide public facing patrols seven-days a week on a shift pattern which includes early, afters, and night shifts to respond to anti-social behaviour and quality of life issues of concern in the community. Officers providing information, advice and guidance to residents and businesses, appropriate victim care and proactive engagement with perpetrators gathering evidence and taking enforcement action when required.
Officers on patrol in Doncaster
The City Centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)
The aim of the PSPO is to provide help and support to vulnerable members of the community and to tackle anti-social behaviour to improve the vibrancy of Doncaster city centre. This will complement the wider plans to manage and regenerate the city centre and continue its improvement journey, making it an attractive and welcoming place for all.
With your help...
8,078 responses to the 2024 'Big City Conversation' survey were provided by residents and businesses. This has proved the catalyst for the Safer City project.
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