Please see our priority updates for April;

Drug use and drug related ASB around Angel Gateway and the Market Place.

YOU SAID: 

There has been an increase in drug related issues around this location which has caused alarm and distress to the community.

WE DID:

A male has been issued a CBO banning him from various locations within the city centre after being charged for public order and drugs offences. 

Regular high visibility foot patrol of the area has been conducted by the beat team to prevent and deter activity. 

A male subject to a stop search after acting suspiciously was found in possession of a small amount of Cannabis. He has been issued with an out of court disposal and given positive requirements to engage with support services.

PC Karl has been out with support services to engage with the street lifestyle community and help support them with their needs.

PC Elliot has located a suspect male dealing drugs within the City Centre. The male was arrested and found in possessions of drugs and cash which have been seized. The investigation is ongoing.

Anti-Social Behaviour around Abbey Campus, Memory Lane and the industrial estate.

YOU SAID: 

There has been an increase in ASB in this area and have reported these matters to us.

WE DID:

PCSO Donna has conducted a site visit with Wardens at Abbey Campus to discuss the issues and work towards reducing them.

PC’s Tom and Jordan also seized a vehicle from this location for no insurance after the occupant caught their eye for acting in an anti-social manner.

2 community resolutions have been issued to youths that have been causing ASB at The Arches residential building, one of conditions was to write a letter of apology for their actions. 

After reports of ASB on the KEEPMOAT building site, SOAR LANE the beat team are working with staff there to identify those responsible. So far 2 have been identified and the ASB incremental approach has been started via warning letter. 

The beat team have increased their patrol of this part of the beat both on foot and in vehicles. 

Retail Crime – focused around the Haymarket and Highcross Shopping Centres.

YOU SAID:

There have been issues around shop theft within these areas which has caused you concern.

WE DID: 

Joint patrols conducted with Highcross security focusing on shop theft and anti-social behaviour.

Visits to Vision Express and Cotswold Outdoor to offer tailored advice to management on the topic of shop theft.

A male suspect identified for burglary at the Highcross has been arrested, charged and remanded.

A male suspect trying to sell stolen items in the City Centre was caught in the act by the beat team. The items have been returned to the owner and the male has been processed for the offence via an out of court disposal.

A prolific shop thief has been issued with a CBO banning him from various locations in the city centre after being charged with multiple theft offences.

Our PCSO’s have held various engagements across the city centre focusing on the subject of crime prevention, including theft. Please check our website for our upcoming events.