Western

Motor vehicles causing a danger to the community continue to be a concern to the pubic and authorities. Youths riding Ebikes and Scooters dangerously is the biggest concern but also speeding and school gate parking have been highlight as a worry.

A positive number of outcomes during October from the Team. An E-Scooter was seized from Mulberry Avenue as the offenders tried to evade officers.
Patrols outside the schools have taken place (except for the half term week) with tickets being issued for unnecessary Obstruction. A driver was found to be driving illegally on a provisional licence without supervision or L plates.
We were pleased to patrol 3 schools (Stokeswood primary, Parks Primary and Forest Lodge) on 29th October and no dangerous parking was seen.

Retail crime continues to be a problem for our shops across the Western ward which is causing staff to feel unsafe whilst at work.
Large volumes of stock are being taken and when staff try to deter they are being threatened with violence.

Beat surgeries took place in Co-op Aikman Avenue on 3rd October and One Stop Shop on 19th October by the team to engage with customers, support retail staff and deter offenders.
A prolific shoplifter was arrested in Mulberry Ave after he tried to evade officers carrying stolen goods on his E-Scooter.
A number of other investigations are taking place currently with suspects currently being sought for recent offences.

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.

Officers have visited the area regularly in both uniform and plain clothes. Its been lovely to see the area being respected at present and no offending was seen. Young children were seen on the grass opening up their pretend shop.
No reports of Crime or ASB have come from residents during October.
We have further enforcement planned during November and December.