Braunstone Park and Rowley Fields

Anti-Social Behaviour in and around Braunstone Park continues as a priority concern from the community. Over the autumn period, the team will continue to concentrate on this location.

Anti-social behaviour in and around Braunstone Park remains a key priority for the Braunstone and Rowley Fields Beat Team following ongoing concerns raised by local residents and park users. As we move through the autumn period, officers continue to focus on this location, working to address issues that impact those who use and enjoy the park.

Throughout October, officers have continued to carry out high-visibility patrols within Braunstone Park and the surrounding area. The park is subject to daily patrols when operational demands allow, providing reassurance to the community and enabling officers to identify and address anti-social behaviour at the earliest opportunity. These patrols also provide valuable opportunities for officers to engage with park users and gather information about local concerns.

The beat team has also undertaken numerous community engagement events during the month aimed at strengthening relationships with residents and improving public confidence. This has included an officer drop-in event at the Braunstone Park Run, where local people were able to discuss concerns, raise issues affecting their neighbourhood and receive crime prevention advice. Officers also held a bike registration event, encouraging cyclists to protect their property while providing further opportunities for positive engagement with members of the community.

Community engagement remains a key part of the team's approach to tackling anti-social behaviour. By maintaining a visible presence, listening to local concerns and working alongside residents, officers are better able to identify emerging issues and take action where required.

The beat team will continue to carry out proactive patrols and community engagement activity throughout the coming months, using both preventative and enforcement measures to address anti-social behaviour, respond to community concerns and improve public confidence within Braunstone Park and the surrounding neighbourhood.

From Community Surveys and Feedback on Neighbourhood Link, road safety has been highlighted to be a local concern. We will continue to concentrate on speeding concerns and anti social behaviour caused by e bikes, e scooters and off road motorbikes.

Road safety continues to be a priority for the Braunstone and Rowley Fields Beat Team following concerns highlighted through community surveys and feedback received via Neighbourhood Link. The team remains focused on addressing speeding and tackling anti-social behaviour associated with e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road motorbikes across the local area.

Throughout October, officers have carried out proactive patrols and enforcement activity aimed at improving road safety and addressing concerns raised by residents. The team has continued to target drivers whose vehicles are being used unlawfully and those whose behaviour causes a nuisance within the community.

As part of this work, officers recovered a vehicle under DVLA powers after it was identified as having no valid vehicle tax. Removing vehicles that are being used unlawfully helps ensure compliance with road traffic legislation and contributes to safer roads for all users.

Officers also reported a driver using Section 59 powers after they were found to be driving in a manner that was causing alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public. Section 59 warnings are an important tool in tackling anti-social vehicle use and serve as a deterrent to those whose driving negatively impacts local communities. Any repeat offending may result in the vehicle being seized.

The beat team recognises the impact that irresponsible vehicle use can have on the community and will continue to carry out targeted patrols, enforcement activity and engagement with residents to address these concerns. Through a combination of proactive policing and education, the team remains committed to improving road safety and making Braunstone and Rowley Fields a safer place for all who live, work and visit the area.

From the Surveys on Neighbourhood Link you have told us that drug dealing and usage at locations across the Braunstone and Rowley Fields area is a concern.

Tackling drug dealing and drug-related activity across Braunstone and Rowley Fields remains a priority for the beat team following concerns raised by residents through Neighbourhood Link surveys. Residents have told us that drug dealing and drug use at locations across the area continue to be a concern, and officers remain committed to addressing these issues through proactive patrols, enforcement and partnership working.

Throughout October, officers have carried out targeted hotspot patrols in and around Blackmore Drive in response to reports of suspected drug-related activity. During these patrols, officers have engaged with local residents, gathered intelligence regarding drug use and associated offending, and used this information to help identify individuals and locations linked to criminal activity. This intelligence-led approach enables the team to build a clearer picture of ongoing issues and take appropriate action where necessary.

The beat team is also progressing a Closure Order application in relation to a property associated with drug misuse and anti-social behaviour. Officers are working closely with Leicester City Council and other partner agencies to secure the order, which aims to protect local residents from the ongoing impact of criminal and nuisance behaviour linked to the address. Closure Orders are an important tool in tackling properties that attract crime and anti-social behaviour, helping to improve the quality of life for those living nearby.

These actions demonstrate the team's continued commitment to responding directly to concerns raised by the community and taking positive steps to tackle drug-related issues within Braunstone and Rowley Fields. By combining visible patrols, intelligence gathering and partnership working, the team is working to reduce offending and improve community safety.

The beat team will continue to conduct targeted patrols, develop intelligence and work with partner agencies to address locations and individuals linked to drug-related activity. Through ongoing enforcement and engagement with residents, officers remain committed to making Braunstone and Rowley Fields a safer place to live, work and visit.