Melton town south

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR-

Concerns have been raised by parents regarding a female reportedly urinating in public near a school premises.

A male has used threatening and hate related terminology to other neighbours.

The beat team have also recieved reports of concerns around fly-tipping, the use of E-scotters and HGV using restricted routes.

Through Neighbourhood Link, ASB call‑backs and our social media channels, members of the community have consistently identified anti‑social behaviour as a key concern on the Melton Town South Beat. We will continue to work closely with residents and partner agencies to address these issues.

The beat team has continued to respond to the issues that matter to our local communities.

? School concerns
Following concerns raised by parents regarding a female urinating in public near a school, the female has been identified. The beat team is working closely with her family and partner agencies to ensure appropriate support is in place. We continue to monitor the area through regular patrols and have kept the school updated.

?️ Neighbourhood concerns
A male who was reported to have used threatening and hate-related language towards neighbours has been arrested, and the investigation remains ongoing. The beat team has also issued the male with a Community Protection Notice and continues to liaise with the relevant housing association.

? Roads and vehicle concerns
The team has attended numerous incidents, including road traffic collisions, reports of vehicle nuisance and road closures.

We have also carried out targeted patrols around Norfolk Drive and Burton Road following reports of HGVs using restricted routes. Patrols have also focused on locations where concerns have been raised regarding the use of e-scooters.

Tackling anti-social behaviour
We continue to work closely with our partner agencies on ongoing cases of anti-social behaviour across the beat.

Through Neighbourhood Link, ASB call-backs and our social media channels, residents have consistently identified anti-social behaviour as a key concern on the Melton Town South Beat.

We fully appreciate the negative impact that ASB can have on individuals, families and wider communities, both mentally and physically. Please continue to report incidents to us. Your reports help us understand where problems are occurring and inform our local policing activity.

? Report non-emergency crime and ASB online: https://www.leics.police.uk/
☎️ Alternatively, call 101
? Always call 999 in an emergency

Thank you for continuing to engage with your local beat team and helping us keep Melton Town South safe.

Speeding and Road Safety
Through reports received via Neighbourhood Link and directly from members of the community, concerns continue to be raised regarding speeding vehicles and road safety across the Melton Town South Beat.

Locations most frequently highlighted by residents include:

Ankle Hill
Kirby Lane
Sandy Lane

Residents have reported vehicles travelling at excessive speeds, creating concerns for pedestrian safety and the wider community, particularly during peak traffic periods.

In addition to speeding concerns, we have received a number of reports relating to Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) travelling through roads subject to weight restrictions.

Locations highlighted include:

Norfolk Drive
Sandy Lane
Craven Street
Burton Road

Concerns raised include the impact of large vehicles using unsuitable routes, increased traffic volumes, road safety risks, and potential damage to local roads and infrastructure.

Information provided by residents continues to help officers build an understanding of the issues affecting the local area and identify locations requiring ongoing monitoring.

Speeding and Road Safety
Through Neighbourhood Link and reports made directly to officers, the community has continued to raise concerns regarding road safety and speeding vehicles across the Melton Town South Beat. Areas most frequently highlighted include:

Ankle Hill
Kirby Lane
Sandy Lane

Residents have reported concerns about vehicles travelling at excessive speeds, particularly during peak traffic periods, creating risks for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

Action: Officers continue to carry out targeted speed enforcement and monitoring activities in these locations, focusing on times identified through community reports and local intelligence. High-visibility patrols are regularly undertaken to deter unsafe driving and provide reassurance to residents.

We continue to work closely with specialist policing resources to address persistent speeding concerns and identify drivers who place others at risk through their manner of driving. Information gathered through speed-monitoring activities helps inform patrol plans and identify locations requiring further attention.

The Beat Team remains committed to improving road safety across the Melton Town South Beat through a combination of speed enforcement, visible policing and community engagement. Speed-monitoring equipment and enforcement resources are deployed at key locations across the beat, helping to address concerns raised by residents and encourage compliance with speed limits.

We will continue to prioritise the locations highlighted by the community and use information received from residents to guide future road-safety activity.

We encourage residents to sign up to our Neighbourhood Link portal, where you can complete surveys, raise concerns, and receive updates directly from your local Melton Town South Beat Team.

We are also aware of the concerns of anti-social behaviour and excessive speeding caused by drivers on the new Pork Pie Way which does reach some of the Melton Town South Beat. We are working with our other beat colleagues completing high visible patrols and checks.

DRUG DEALING/ USE
Over recent months, we have received a number of reports relating to suspected drug dealing and drug use across the beat area.

Concerns raised include suspected cannabis use at residential properties, individuals believed to be involved in drug-related activity, and vehicles or persons attending locations for short periods in circumstances considered suspicious by local residents.

The information provided by the community is being used to help build an intelligence picture of the area and identify any ongoing issues requiring police attention. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting concerns, as community information remains vital in assisting local officers to understand and tackle issues affecting neighbourhoods.

Through Neighbourhood Link, Social Media accounts, and direct community feedback and information, the community have raised the issue of Drug Dealing on the Melton Town South Beat. which seems to be a common issue across the whole beat.

Concerns raised include suspected cannabis use, drug-related activity at residential addresses, and individuals attending locations for short periods in circumstances deemed suspicious by local residents.

Action: Neighbourhood officers continue to conduct high-visibility patrols in the identified areas, both at reported peak times and throughout the day, to provide reassurance, deter criminality and gather intelligence. Information received from the community is actively reviewed and used to support ongoing investigations and enforcement activity where appropriate.

? Proactive Policing

In August, two males were arrested after officers found them sleeping in a vehicle in a public car park. Following a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act, Class B drugs were located and both males were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis.

? Safeguarding Vulnerable Residents

We continue to support vulnerable people on our beat who have been identified as being at high risk of cuckooing and exploitation. Officers regularly visit those at risk, including alongside our partner agencies where appropriate, to identify safeguarding concerns, provide reassurance and help reduce the risk of further exploitation.

If you have any information in relation to drug dealing please report these matters to the beat team, 101, online or if you would like to do this anonymously you can submit this via Crime Stoppers.

The Beat Team continue to work with our response colleagues in visiting and supporting those suspected to be exploited or vulnerable to cuckooing.