Issue :
Drug Activity
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders

We did:
Week Ending 11th October - Lots of High Visibility patrols in the areas of concern and a number of NHM surveys completed to gather fresh evidence of any concerns around drugs in the town centre and to gather any new intelligence at this time around any trends

Actioned 31 December 2026

Issue :
Road Safety
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will:
- focus police visibility on high risk locations
- consider speed surveys and enforcement

We did:
Week Ending 11th October - A number of E scooters were seized in the town centre along with an electric motorbike that was seen driving through the town centre in a dangerous manner

Actioned 31 December 2026

Issue :
Anti Social Behaviour
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 October 2026

We will :
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus

We did:
Week Ending 11th October - A number of Public Space Protection Orders were issued in the town centre for people causing issues and involved in ASB. Spoke to a number of businesses in the town to speak to them on any recent concerns or new concerns around ASB in the town. A number of High Visibility patrols were carried out in the area to provide reassurance and a number of ASB Hotspot patrols conducted in the area also

Actioned 31 December 2026

Anti Social Behaviour
You said:
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing anti-social behaviour, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern
- Conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of focus

Actioned 30 September 2026

Issue:
Road Safety
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:
- focus police visibility on high risk locations
- consider speed surveys and enforcement

Actioned 30 September 2026

Issue:
Drug Activity
You said :
This is a priority for the next 3 months, based on community concerns.

Issued 01 July 2026

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders

Actioned 30 September 2026

To be visible, accessible and responsive

Issued 30 June 2026

Maintaining a strong presence across our communities through high-visibility patrols, targeted operations and regular engagement opportunities in areas identified through community concerns, crime patterns and local intelligence.
These patrols are designed not only to deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour but also to provide opportunities for residents to speak with us directly about issues affecting their community.
Community engagement remains a priority. Through police surgeries, Mobile Police Stations, community meetings and local events, we are committed to listening to your concerns and working collaboratively with residents, businesses and partner agencies to tackle local issues.
We will continue to advertise and host police surgeries and mobile police stations to provide an opportunity for residents to meet us in an informal setting. These sessions allow you to discuss concerns, report ongoing issues, seek crime prevention advice and find out more about the work we do.
We will provide regular updates on social media, Neighbourhood Matters and local meetings, we will continue to share information about policing activity, community issues, ongoing initiatives and successful outcomes.

Actioned 30 June 2026