Crime in Biddulph West, Staffordshire Moorlands

Intelligence has been used to obtain and execute a number of warrants at various addresses and has led to the arrest and charge of serious offenders as well as drugs and money being recovered. Specialist officers are working with partners including Social Care, Schools and Housing to protect families and children exposed and at risk of associated criminality. This is ongoing and we are working within the community to disrupt the supply of drugs and safeguard vulnerable juveniles exploited by Organised Crime Gangs.

ASB legislation such as Community Protection Warnings/Notices and Community Behaviour Orders will be used where repeat offenders are identified.

Ongoing patrol and activity around Kidsgrove and Clough Hall Park along with the setting up of a local youth club has lead to a reduction in ASB calls.

Police will continue to work with partners to carry on the work with the youth club.

Calls relating to ASB will be monitored and both proactive and reactive work undertaken. High Visibility patrols to continue and intelligence monitored and used to disrupt drug related activity and the associated ASB.

Where repeat locations are identified problem solving officers will work with stores and the Early Intervention and Prevention Unit to offer crime prevention advice. Locations are to be included in patrol strategy. Calls will be monitored on a daily basis with a view to identifying and prosecuting offenders. Bail conditions, CPN/W and Criminal Behaviour Orders will be used where repeat offenders are identified.