Western

Dangerous and illegal use of vehicles around the Western Ward continue to be reported and raised as concerns by local residents. Speeding, E-bikes and E-Scooters and dangerous parking outside Primary Schools have all been highlighted.

May was successful with two planned Operations by officers in plain clothes and Uniform resulted in Escooters and a Pit Bike being seized and removed from out streets.
June's operations are planned to further continue this work.

Retail crime continues to be a problem for our shops across the Western ward which is causing staff to feel unsafe whilst at work.

A prolific female shoplifter has been arrested for a number of offences and was sent to Court where she was sent to Prison. This will improve the safety of Shop workers in the Community.
A regular Male shoplifter is currently being sought.

The community in the area of Styon Road, Kemp Road and Lamen Road tell us that youths are regularly causing Anti-Social Behaviour in and around the grassed Play area. Motorcycle gatherings causing excessive noise, Vandalism/damage to Property, targeting of a vulnerable residents and incidents of animal cruelty have all been reported.

Following our patrols and actions issues in Styon Road have greatly reduced. No reports of ASB were reported at the location during May. We will continue to provide a presence to re-enforce the situation and deter any new offending.