We can cut crime

3.00.00pm BST (GMT +0100) Thu 12th Apr 2007

Martin Tod, Winchester Parliamentary Campaigner and Lib Dem Shadow Home Sectary Nick Clegg MP

Local residents across the Winchester are being asked for their experiences on crime and anti-social behaviour.

Martin Tod, Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesperson for Winchester, has launched a survey to listen to local people.

"Crime and anti-social behaviour can cause great concern when it happens in our area," said Martin Tod.

"I want to find out the local facts as part of the Liberal Democrats' 'We Can Cut Crime' campaign."

The Liberal Democrats believe that there are 5 steps to a safer Britain:

• More police on patrol - don't waste billions on ID cards

• Take back our town centres - let communities close pubs and clubs that cause trouble

• Make sentences mean what they say - life should mean life

• Compulsory work and training in prison - to cut reoffending

• Better compensation for victims - paid for by prison work