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.

We have already seized a vast number of vehicles in an attempt to stop these dangerous activities. Offenders are a mix of adults and juveniles. On 7th July a stolen vehicle was recovered from Chainama Close.

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 male shoplifter has been arrested for a number of offences and is being sent to Court soon. This result will improve the safety of Shop workers in the Community.
In order to reassure the community we have planned a number of Beat Surgeries inside local shops to provide an increase presence which will deter offenders.

The community in the area of Styon Road, Keightley 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 are regularly being reported.

Following our patrols and actions, issues in Styon Road have greatly reduced. A new report from a resident on Keightley Road has been received on 6th July 2026. We will continue to provide a presence to re-enforce the situation and deter any new offending.