§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 28 June,Official Report, column 561, if the Home Office research and planning unit will be undertaking any quantitative research on the effects of Crime Prevention Week.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerNo, but our public relations branch commissioned quantitative market research into the effects of the advertising campaign associated with the week. The stated objectives of the week were to raise awareness of crime prevention and to build new partnerships which could have a lasting benefit in tackling crime. The research found continuing high levels of awareness of crime prevention and positive attitudes to it. A survey of police forces showed that they found the week of value in strengthening their relationship with neighbourhood watch, crime prevention panels, the press, local businesses and other sections of the community. These results indicate that the main objectives of the week were achieved.