Bath-based housing association Curo recently welcomed Clare Moody, the Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), to discuss plans for the future.
The visit to Curo’s offices highlighted ongoing efforts to create safer, more resilient neighbourhoods and explored how the housing association has been working in collaboration with the police.
During her visit, Clare Moody outlined her priorities in the Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Plan 2024–2029, including her focus on supporting victims, reducing violent crime, strengthening neighbourhood policing, improving standards of policing, and preventing crime.
Curo outlined its approach to addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB) and enhancing community safety, which centres on early intervention, restorative justice, and building strong relationships with customers through its Navigator programme.
Andrew Snee, Director of Tenancy Compliance & Management at Curo, said: “It was great to meet with Clare to hear about her plan and discuss how we, in partnership with, the local police tackle anti-social behaviour in our communities.
“The underfunding of public services has contributed to a rise in crime, particularly ASB, and we believe it is our responsibility to work closely with local partners to address this.
“Our approach is all about prevention – focusing on understanding and changing behaviour before it escalates.
“We are completely focused on creating safer, more harmonious places for our customers to live, which is why we’ve strengthened our partnership with the police, who now have a dedicated space in our office.”
From 1st April 2023 to 10th October 2024, Curo’s Tenancy Management team handled over 6,100 cases, including 2,300 ASB cases and 320 domestic abuse cases.
The housing association says 90% of these cases were resolved through early intervention.
PCC Clare Moody said: “It was great to see this joined up approach to tackle anti-social behaviour, which is a priority in my Police and Crime Plan.
“I will continue to support this type of successful working between ASP and local housing associations like Curo, to ensure that the police have a greater impact on tackling the issues that matter to you.
“I was delighted to meet the team at Curo, who understand that housing has a huge impact on community and people’s quality of life, and proactively engage with the criminal justice system partners to ensure a key essential pathway like housing is working constructively to create safe and resilient communities.”