Does Botley have an anti-social behaviour problem? Botley Conservatives Autumn 2010

1. Have you witnessed alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in Botley?  Of those who have not witnessed anti-social behaviour personally, 17% have heard about it from others  Of those who have witnessed anti-social behaviour, 40% said incidents took place at or outside local public houses  Of those who witnessed an anti- social incident, 25% reported seeing the police on the scene at the time, and 20% went on to report the incident themselves

2. Do you feel safe in Botley?  Of those who have not witnessed anti-social behaviour personally, 91% feel safe in Botley  However, of those who have witnessed anti-social behaviour, only 59% feel safe in Botley  The principal concerns voiced by respondents were gangs of youths in the streets, associated drunkenness / intimidation (especially at weekends), and speeding cars on local roads

3. Do you think there is sufficient police / PCSO presence in Botley?  Of those who say they do not feel safe in Botley, 95% do not think there is sufficient police / PCSO presence in Botley  Even among those who have not witnessed anti-social behaviour, 55% do not think there is sufficient police / PCSO presence in Botley  The most popular places of request for greater police / PCSO visibility are Botley Square, Mortimer Road car park and Botley Rec, with the emphasis on evening patrols

4. Do you think drug dealing is taking place in Botley?  Of those who say they do think drug dealing is taking place in Botley, 95% have not witnessed it first hand, but still believe it happens  The most popular suggested places at which drug dealing may take place are Botley Rec and Mortimer Road car park

5. Do you think crime is on the increase in Botley?  The principal factors behind the perception of rising crime are ;  Excessive drinking  Damage to property and cars  Break-ins  Lack of community spirit  Insufficient policing  Insufficient deterrent