Crime in Ashbourne North, Derbyshire Dales

1) Speeding along Arterial Routes into Ashbourne 1. Speed Enforcement and Education: o Delivered by trained Safer Neighbourhood Officers to address local concerns and promote road safety. 2. Specialist Enforcement: o Casualty Reduction Enforcement Support Team to conduct targeted speed enforcement operations. o Roads Policing Teams to provide enforcement and education on high-risk routes. 3. Community Engagement: o Support and coordination with Community Speed Watch Groups to empower residents and raise awareness. 4. Intelligence-Led Approach: o Use data and community feedback to identify priority locations for enforcement and education.
2) Concern regarding Drugs Supply in Ashbourne Town 1. High Visibility Patrols: o Increase patrols in identified hotspot areas to deter drug-related activity and reassure residents. 2. Targeted Enforcement: o Work with specialist Police units to identify and disrupt organised drug dealing. o Use stop-and-search powers and intelligence-led operations to target offenders. 3. Community Engagement: o Encourage residents to report suspicious activity via Derbyshire Constabulary channels or Crimestoppers. o Provide reassurance visits and crime prevention advice to affected areas. 4. Partnership Working: o Collaborate with housing associations, local councils, and support agencies to address underlying issues and safeguard vulnerable individuals. 5. Intelligence-Led Approach: o Gather and analyse intelligence from community reports, patrol observations, and partner agencies. o Share updates with the community to maintain trust and transparency.
3) ASB on Ashbourne Market Place 1. High Visibility Patrols o Regular patrols by Safer Neighbourhood Officers during peak times -evenings, weekends, to deter ASB and reassure the public. 2. Targeted Enforcement o Use dispersal powers and issue warnings where appropriate. o Identify repeat offenders and consider proportionate measures such as Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) or Community Protection Notices (CPNs). 3. Community Engagement o Liaise with local businesses, residents, and market traders to gather intelligence and address concerns. o Promote reporting via 101, online channels, and Crimestoppers. 4. Partnership Working o Work with Derbyshire Dales District Council, CCTV to address root causes and improve safety measures. 5. Intelligence-Led Approach o Monitor incident logs and hotspot data to direct patrols effectively. o Share updates and outcomes with the community to maintain transparency and reassurance.