These results from the Policing in Cambridgeshire survey are being published for the first time and show that public confidence in Cambridgeshire Constabulary is steadily improving.

The survey asked people in the county what they thought of the policing service we provide. It is important for us to do this if the force is to continue to improve and respond to the needs of local people.

We want to make sure the service we provide is one people are confident will deal with the issues that matter most to them and trust to respond to their needs. We are also committed to making sure that when you need to call on police in Cambridgeshire you are satisfied with the service you get.

We asked more than 3,600 people whether they felt the police and local councils were dealing with the anti-social and crime issues that mattered in their area.

More than six out of every 10 people (60.8 per cent) we asked thought that we are.

When we asked how confident you felt about our service, more than eight out of 10 people said that they were.

We are proud of these results and the way you support the force, but we always strive to do better and the results will help us to do just that.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary is one of the most improving forces in England and Wales. It is also one of the lowest funded, serving one of the fastest growing counties. We believe the service we provide offers good value for money. We pride ourselves on serving you with integrity, sensitivity and respect.

It’s important to remember that crime and anti-social behaviour is not only being tackled by police. Local authorities have a critical role to play, from removing graffiti to community youth work and much more besides.

Together we are committed to making Cambridgeshire an even safer place to live in, work in or visit.

Click here to view the survey results in full.

Here are a few examples of recent partnership work by Cambridgeshire Constabulary and local authorities:

Central Division (covering Fenland and Huntingdonshire)

Working in partnership with Huntingdon District Council, police acted quickly to close the Unique Bar and Night Club in St Neots after a number of violent crimes ended with a drive-by shooting. The process of getting the club closed took less than five hours and led to an immediate and dramatic reduction in violent crime and disorder, leaving local residents feeling safer and reassured.

The pub’s owners, Punch Taverns agreed to work with police and the local authority to change the venue from a night club to a family bar and a new licence was granted after a three month suspension was imposed by the council’s licensing committee.

The changes have been welcomed by local residents who are pleased that the force and the council acted robustly to prevent crime and disorder in their town.

Northern Division (covering Peterborough)

A new place for young people to hang out and opportunities to have their voices heard have had a positive impact on reports of anti-social behaviour in a Peterborough shopping centre. The 'Inspiration Studio' is designed by young people for young people in a partnership between the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), young people, voluntary sector and the local authority.

The studio opened, in an empty shop provided by the Five Churches in the city centre, early 2010 and is staffed by PCSO's, Peterborough City Council Youth Services and voluntary staff. It hosts youth activities, a 'chill out' zone and offers kids a place to hang out instead of causing disruption in the shopping centre and bus station.

Youth Neighbourhood Forums have also been set up by the NPT giving young people an opportunity to identify to police and local authorities the issues that matter most to them and get them tackled.

Early indications are extremely positive, reported anti-social behaviour has reduced, there is now greater and more meaningful interaction between kids and the security staff and a more positive attitude towards young people.

The future for the studio is bright with plans for a self funding refreshments facility, activities to bridge the gap between young and old as well as learning and development opportunities through partnership with schools and Peterborough Regional College.

Southern Division (covering South Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City)

Jubilee Gardens, Ely, has been identified as a Policing Pledge area after persistent reports of anti-social behaviour, under-age drinking, rowdy and nuisance behaviour.

This means officers now have to respond to reports from the area within an hour.

Action to make police officers more visible in the area at key times has already helped to improve the situation and now East Cambridgeshire District Council, supported by the police, are planning to introduce a Designated Public Place Order.

The order will give officers extra powers to tackle nuisance drinkers in the area in a bid to drive anti-social behaviour down further and make this area of Ely safer for everyone to use.

Subject to support from the East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership, the order will come into force in April.