Motor vehicle thefts, theft from and vehicle interference are often accompanied with violence. This is the main focus of concern on the ward and while a ward wide issue we will investigate each report extensively.

We will continue to thoroughly investigate all reports of vehicle crime by leafleting, door knocking and sending out email appeals in an effort to identify CCTV and witnesses which will allow us to identify the offender/s.

A privately owned address in Dunster Avenue has been a source of ASB and criminality in the vicinity

A first and second closure order has been obatined in relation to the address to curb issues at the address the latter was granted an extension at court on the 21st June to run until 21st October . Crime and ASB has significantly reduced while the order was in place but a long term solution needs to be sought following the extension expiration. Team will continue to pay attention to the location

Assembly Halls
Over the past number of months we have seen an increase of ASB in the Assembly Halls car park, Lower Morden Lane. This is predominantly fuelled by large groups congregating and selling vehicles.

The team will continue our work to tackle this issue by dedicated patrols and utilising various ASB powers and liaising with our partners to shore up the security of the car park.