Analytical Skills and Knowledge

Some partnerships are concerned about the resources and technical skills required to produce a strategic assessment, both in terms of analysing quantitative data and consulting with the community. Only the key aspects of the strategic assessment are statutory requirements, as support and time will be necessary to further develop skills and knowledge in this area.

In some areas it may be beneficial to pool analytical capacity across more than one partnership and undertake some of the work jointly. Where this occurs, the analysis of crime, disorder and substance misuse still needs to take place for each community safety partnership area individually.

Further information on the skills and competencies required for analysing data can be found through the National Occupational Standards.