New data shows impact of waste crime in communities
Results from a newly released survey have shown the impact of waste crime across the North East.
New data from YouGov has claimed six in ten people across the North East say waste crime negatively affects quality of life in their local community.
The survey, which was commissioned by national charity Crimestoppers, also suggest concern about safety and wider community harm. A total of 46% of residents also agree that waste crime makes their local area feel unsafe.
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Results also showed 55% associate waste crime with environmental damage and 51% with antisocial behaviour.
Crimestoppers has launched a national campaign in partnership with Defra and the Environment Agency urging people to speak up anonymously about large-scale illegal dumping, unregulated waste sites and other waste crime.
Kate Johnston of Crimestoppers said: “We know that people may feel unsure about reporting what they’ve seen or worry about repercussions. That’s why our charity exists. We give people a safe anonymous way to speak up about those people harming our environment.”