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Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Antisocial behaviour - nuisance.
Action taken:
Reports of antisocial behaviour have reduced compared with the previous reporting period. Officers continue to monitor concerns, engage with those identified as being involved and take appropriate action where necessary to help prevent further incidents and improve community safety.
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Priority:
Nuisance motorcycles.
Action taken:
Reports of nuisance motorcycles have reduced, but officers continue to patrol areas where concerns are raised. Action is taken where offences are identified, including traffic offence reports, vehicle seizures and educational interventions. Officers also work with local councillors and residents to identify hotspot locations and target activity where it is most needed.
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Highways obstructions.
Action taken:
Officers have worked with the local authority to address concerns about school-related parking and highway obstructions. Partnership working continues to help identify issues and support appropriate action to improve safety and access for residents, pedestrians and other road users.