Survey of crime victims

Cheshire's Police Commissioner wants to hear from victims of crime about their experiences.

Next year the Ministry of Justice will transfer some victim support services to Police & Crime Commissioners and Cheshire's, John Dwyer, wants to hear from victims of crime about their experiences of services they've received.

Mr Dwyer said: "Being a victim of crime can be a traumatic and sometimes life changing event. It's vital for me to understand what experiences victims have had and what their needs and expectations are for the services that are provided both by the variety of victim services organisations."

Between April 2012 and March 2013 there were over 37,000 victims of crime in Cheshire, and each one had a different experience and different expectations from the Constabulary and other service providers.

The first phase starts with a survey of crime victims with feedback and opinions gathered from as many people as possible.

The first phase of the consultation process will be starting soon and more information about the victims of crime survey can be found on the Commissioner's website.

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