Neighbourhood Policing Team
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Drug dealing.
Action taken:
Officers have increased patrols in areas where concerns about drug-related activity have been raised. Patrols are focused on locations and times identified through information provided by local residents and the wider community, helping officers target activity where it is most needed. This approach aims to deter offending, identify those involved in drug dealing and provide reassurance to people living and working in the area. Officers will continue to use community information to guide patrols and help keep neighbourhoods safe.
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Priority:
Littering.
Action taken:
Officers are aware of concerns about littering and fly-tipping in the area. The types of incidents currently being reported are primarily the responsibility of the local council, which has powers to investigate, remove waste and take enforcement action where appropriate. Officers continue to work with partner agencies and will review any information received about criminal activity linked to these reports.
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Priority:
Road safety.
Action taken:
Following concerns about road safety linked to people leaving the town centre on Friday and Saturday nights, officers carried out targeted patrols to identify and deter drink driving. Vehicles were stopped where appropriate to check on the welfare of those travelling and to ensure drivers were fit to drive. These patrols helped officers identify potential offences, promote safer driving and provide reassurance to the local community.