Shoplifting
Shoplifting is increasingin certain venues. WIth a number of suspects that need to be identified.
Businesses are losing thousands of pounds a year and these offenders are causing ASB in the local area.

Suspects have been arrested and charged and are awaiting sentencing.
Others have been sentenced to a total of nearly 4 years.

Burglaries and request for burglary patrols
This area has a low burglary rate compared with other wards, however the patrols are necessary and continue throughout the year especially in the summer and near Christmas.
Specific - Reports identify addresses and there are only a few
Measureable patrols can be conducted in the area and have been done so
Achievable - patrols are being done in the area by PCSO on Lates and earlies although officers are currently extracted for team
Realistic - yes
Timely - completed regularly

Regular patrols have prevented any burglaries.

ASB generally in the area, such as Oaks Park where there is occasional issue and also in The Mount where ASB has been recorded
Specific - areas identified are The Mount and OAKS Park
Measureable patrols can be conducted in the area and have been done so
Achievable - patrols are being done in the area by PCSO on Lates and earlies
Realistic - yes
Timely - completed regularly

Regular patrols have seen a reduction in the number of ABS reports made to police.