Research and Practice and the Wales Safer Communities Network
Research and Practice is an important element for the Wales Safer Communities Network for the sharing of best practice from across Wales and further afield. Research provides the evidence-base that is important for showing what works and to enable innovation and improvements to be put in place in regards to community safety across Wales.
We carry out some activities ourselves, but more is carried out by our partners and others that we work with, including universities and the Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice.
Our Own Findings
The Wales Safer Communities Network has carried out a number of surveys since its inception in January 2021. The reports and infographics produced as a result of the surveys can be found below.
- Wales Safer Communities Network: Training Needs Assessment (November 2022)
The Wales Safer Communities Network commissioned Swansea University to undertake a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for community safety professionals across Wales. Read the report below to find out about the thematic findings of the TNA for consideration of the Network and the Wales Safer Communities Board, which includes recommendations for training to be developed or that should be commissioned to meet the needs.
To read the full report click here
To read the executive summary click here
- Wales Safer Communities Network Baseline Survey Report: A report which captures the results of the Network’s first baseline survey (October 2021)
The Wales Safer Communities Network was formed in January 2021. During early discussions it was identified that a baseline survey would be required. The baseline survey followed work on the workforce and Anti-Social Behaviour. This baseline survey included specific questions for the Wales Data Analysis Innovation and Improvement Network (WDAIIN), as well as looking at the partnership background with the complexities of devolved and non-devolved public bodies being part of the community safety backdrop.
To read the report click here
- Understanding the Profile of Community Safety in Wales 2021: A workforce survey of Local Authorities and Policing in Wales (April & July 2021)
Local Authority Community Safety Workforce Survey April 2021. Findings from 15 responses covering 17 Local Authority areas in Wales.
To read the report click here
Policing in Community Safety July 2021. Report following a workshop and additional input from the Police and Crime Commissioners in Wales.
To read the report click here
Summary report of the workforce review of local government and policing in Wales.
To read the summary report click here
- ASB Practitioners Survey 2021: Review of the impact of COVID-19 and what they are expecting (June 2021)
A review of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and what ASB Practitioners in Wales are expecting.
To view the full infographic click here
External Research
Research will be listed under the below topics from Welsh universities and other bodies undertaking research activities.
