Hinckley Town Centre

Shoplifting is a persistent problem in the town centre. Having had a successful last quarter in tackling this issue, we are seeing an emerging trend of offenders using the rail network to travel to Hinckley and commit shoplifting offences.

This week we've received reports of shoplifting in the town centre. All four suspects have been identified, three of them have been given out of court disposals and one will be sent to court for the offence.

Anti-social behaviour in open spaces around the town including Argents Mead, the Leisure Centre, and Castle Street. This includes street drinking and playing loud music.

On 3rd October PC Smeaton completed pro-active patrols around Argents Mead and also attended the Squadron Open Day.
On 5th October we received a report of youths climbing on buildings in and around the Mead. PC Smeaton attended and completed an initial investigation. This will be progressed in conjunction with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.
The beat team continue to monitor the situation in the Mead and have active ASB cases open which are being investigated.

Street drinking is a problem in the town centre, with repeat individuals taking alcohol to Argents Mead and Castle Street, in contravention of the PSPO.

The beat team attended OctoBIDfest this week to monitor the situation with street drinking and ensure the PSPO is being followed. The result was positive and there were no reports of the PSPO being breached.