Members of the public have reported incidents of anti-social behaviour involving the use of e-scooters within Wellington Town Centre. Concerns include riders using e-scooters in pedestrianised areas, causing nuisance, creating hazards for pedestrians, and negatively impacting the overall safety and enjoyment of the town centre for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Issued 01 October 2026

To address concerns relating to e-scooter-related anti-social behaviour, a combination of enforcement, engagement, and preventative measures will be undertaken.

Actions will include:

Increased high-visibility patrols within Wellington Town Centre to identify and deter anti-social behaviour involving e-scooters.
Targeted patrols at identified hotspot locations where reports are most prevalent.
Engagement with riders to educate them on legal requirements, safe use, and considerate behaviour in public spaces.
Use of CCTV and available evidence to identify individuals responsible for persistent offending or nuisance behaviour.
Partnership working with local businesses, residents, and partner agencies to gather intelligence and encourage the reporting of incidents.
Enforcement action where appropriate, including warnings, seizure of e-scooters where legislation permits, and dealing with offences identified during patrols.
Problem-solving initiatives aimed at reducing repeat incidents and improving public confidence within the town centre.

This approach aims to reduce anti-social behaviour associated with e-scooter use, improve public safety, and ensure Wellington Town Centre remains a welcoming and accessible environment for all.

Actioned 01 October 2026

Members of the public have raised concerns regarding vehicles being driven at excessive speeds within the Roaden and Waters Upton areas. Reports indicate that speeding is affecting road safety and causing concern among residents, pedestrians, and other road users.

Issued 01 October 2026

To address concerns around speeding motorists, a combination of enforcement, prevention, and community engagement activity will be undertaken.

Actions will include:

Increased high-visibility patrols within Roaden and Waters Upton to deter speeding and provide reassurance to local residents.
Targeted speed enforcement activity at locations identified as areas of concern through community reports and available data.
Deployment of speed detection equipment, where appropriate, to monitor vehicle speeds and identify offenders.
Use of roadside educational initiatives, aimed at raising driver awareness of the risks associated with excessive speed and encouraging compliance with speed limits.
Partnership working with local authorities and community speed watch groups to identify problem areas and support enforcement activity.
Positive action against offenders, including warning letters, education opportunities, or enforcement measures where offences are identified.

This approach aims to improve road safety, reduce the risk of collisions, and respond to community concerns by encouraging responsible driving behaviour throughout Roaden and Waters Upton.

Actioned 01 October 2026

Drug Misuse in Wellington Town Centre
Reports have been received from members of the public regarding individuals allegedly using drugs within Wellington Town Centre. There have also been reports of people in the area appearing to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These concerns have been noted and are being monitored to help ensure the town centre remains a safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Issued 01 October 2026

To address reports of suspected drug misuse and individuals appearing under the influence of drugs or alcohol within Wellington Town Centre, a combination of prevention, enforcement, and intelligence-led activity will be undertaken.

Actions will include:

Increased high-visibility patrols within Wellington Town Centre to provide reassurance to the public, deter offending, and identify individuals involved in anti-social behaviour or drug-related activity.
Targeted patrols at identified hotspot locations, using crime and incident data to focus resources where they are most needed.
Plain-clothes operations, where appropriate, to gather intelligence and identify individuals involved in the use or supply of illegal drugs.
Use of CCTV and other available technology to monitor areas of concern, support investigations, and identify offenders.
Engagement with local businesses, residents, and partner agencies to encourage the reporting of concerns and improve the intelligence picture.
Positive action against offenders, including stop searches where lawful grounds exist, enforcement activity, and referrals to support services where appropriate.

This approach aims to reduce drug-related activity, improve public confidence, and ensure Wellington Town Centre remains a safe and welcoming place for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Actioned 01 October 2026

Rural Crime and thefts - This includes hare coursing which is a issue for the farming community, and theft from yards/farms of items from wuthin farmyard locations.

Issued 29 June 2026

Regular patrols of the rural communities, engaging with residents and the use of local Parish Meetings.
Engagement with farmers to target harden locations as well as appropriate 'warning signage'
Effective use of crime deterrents such as Smartwater.

Actioned 01 July 2026