Violence Against Women and Girls / Related Violence – Willow Tree open space.

Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls related crime on Larch Crescent through high visibility reassurance patrols in the area as well as targeted patrols of the area surrounding Larch Crescent.

Continued patrols around the area and engagement with Members of the public. We have planned for the next few months weapon and drugs sweeps in the area.

Reduce drug dealing in Larch Crescent by increased stop and search where grounds exist. This area has been reported as being used as a drug distribution area. It has also been reported as a hot spot for recreational drug use.

Regular patrols on Larch Crescent. Stop and search or stop and account of any person suspected to be involved in any drug related activities. Planned in the local area are also weapon and drugs sweeps.

Reduce the impact of street drinking and associated Anti-Social Behaviour through hi-visibility patrols and engagement with members of public, business owners and suspects involved.

Patrols have been taking place for the past few months and will continue. Suspects who are repeat offenders will be dealt with accordingly. A joint visit has been conducted with the council and enforcement officers resulting in fines being given to the local street drinkers. Due to the success of this visit we will be conducting further joint visits.
Officer will be conducting regular licensing visits of the shops to deter selling alcohol to people who are under the influence of alcohol.