Watchetts Crime Intelligence

We continue to work with local partner agencies which include Housing Association and the Local Authority. This has resulted in a full closure order on a particular problem location/property. We regularly patrol the area and continue to robustly use ASB legislation. This has proven successful and there has been a significant decrease in the anti social behaviour.

Our team are committed to tackling retail crime and making the Borough safer for everyone. Retail crime impacts many people in various ways, which include retail workers being subjected to aggression or abuse from offenders.
We have regular visible patrols in the borough, as well regular visits to targeted stores.
We are working with retail outlets that have been disproportionately targeted by offenders to prevent further offences and identify those responsible.

Our team are committed to proactively pursuing those who are causing anti-social behaviour with drug taking and dealing. Our team will use powers to put closures on properties to protect vulnerable victims of cuckooing. We will also look to serve ancillary orders to target offenders.

There has been a recent increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in the Upland Road area. Local officers are working closely with housing partners to tackle these concerns proactively. Where appropriate, enforcement action will be taken, including the pursuit of anti-social behaviour orders against individuals responsible for persistent or serious incidents.

We continue to receive reports of anti-social behaviour and arson related concerns within Old Dean Common and the Barossa area. Local officers are working closely with partner agencies, including the Crown Estate and Fire Safety Officers, to carry out joint patrols and address these issues.
A significant proportion of the reported ASB relates to the use of off road bikes being ridden dangerously across common land. This behaviour presents a serious risk to pedestrians and has resulted in an increase in injuries. Joint patrols with the Crown Estate are ongoing to deter this activity and improve public safety.
During the Spring and Summer months, there is also an increase in fire related incidents, often linked to unauthorised open fires and barbecues. Officers are working alongside Fire Safety Officers through joint patrols to educate the public, reduce risk, and prevent further incidents.