Drug use around Kingston Road and the library

Dedicated ward officers conduct regular targeted patrols in uniform and mixture of proactive plain clothes operations. Regular targeted patrols of common areas and engaging with members of the public and Neighbourhood watches in the area. ASB warning notices given out to offenders and dealing with any other offences being committed at the time. Working with partnership agencies to reduce ASB and crime in the area.

Thefts of items such as bicycles, unattended bags etc from cafes, shops and restaurants.

Dedicated ward officers conduct regular targeted patrols in uniform and mixture of proactive plain clothes operations tackling pickpocketing. ASB warning notices given out to offenders and dealing with any other offences being committed at the time. Engaging with members of public given crime prevention advice’s. Working with partnership agencies to reduce ASB and crime in the area.

Thefts from shops, mainly along the High St.

Dedicated ward officers conduct regular targeted patrols in uniform and mixture of proactive plain clothes operations. Crime prevention advice via social media and online weekly community contact sessions. Street a week to engage with residents. Engaging with Neighbourhood watches in the area. Engaging with retail outlets to improve reporting rates and take collective measures to combat issue.