Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet has agreed the authority’s first-ever Community Safety Strategy, a new, three‑year plan designed to make a visible and measurable difference to neighbourhoods across Staffordshire.
The strategy sets out how the county council and its partners will protect vulnerable people, reduce the risk of crime and anti‑social behaviour, and give communities — including rural villages, market towns and urban areas — a stronger voice in shaping the places they live.
For the first time, Staffordshire County Council has set out its own organisational approach to community safety built around prevention, early action and shared responsibility. It aims to stop problems before they escalate, strengthen local resilience, and ensure residents feel safer, more supported, and more confident in their local area.
The strategy focuses on four priorities:
- Protecting vulnerable people – targeted, practical support for those most at risk.
- Safer and stronger places – creating neighbourhoods that are safe, proud and resilient.
- Prevention – tackling the root causes of harm before they take hold.
- Effective partnerships with clear accountability – ensuring each agency understands its responsibilities, how progress will be measured, and how the public will see the results.
Anthony Screen, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Resilience, said:
“Safety shouldn’t be something people have to hope for; it should be something they can rely on. With Cabinet’s approval of Staffordshire’s first countywide Community Safety Strategy, we’re now moving ahead with a clear, shared plan to prevent harm, protect the most vulnerable and strengthen the places people call home.
“This strategy gives us, our partners, and our communities a stronger, more coordinated approach — built on prevention, early action and real accountability. Residents deserve not just promises, but visible improvements and transparent reporting on how we’re making Staffordshire safer and more resilient.
“When people feel secure and supported, they can thrive — and so can Staffordshire.”
