Photo: File / Getty ImagesA Community Safety Initiative Working Group has been formed to help crack down on increasing crime across three Christchurch suburbs. Avonhead, Russley and Bishopdale were identified as hot spots for vehicle-break ins, stolen cars, smashed windows and other petty crimes making residents feel unsafe. Organised by Christchurch North Community Patrol and Neighbourhood Support Canterbury, with help from police and the Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board, the group aims to tackle the issue. Initial meetings determined possible next steps, like facilitating informal feedback from communities who could self-identify hot spots to focus on. Police are so busy nowadays, so that’s where the community patrol comes in,” Hall said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 05, 2021 22:18 UTC