Research has identified that hotspot policing can reduce crime and disorder.  Warwickshire Police have received Home Office funding under OP RESOLVE to take action in town centres, through ‘hexagons’ on maps, known as hotspots for anti-social behaviour and violent crime.

The main aim of this operation is therefore, to be highly visible and engage with the community to prevent anti-social behaviour in these key locations where we know there is crime and disorder.

Officers will be conducting high visibility patrols in the following area on the date given.  If you see us on patrol, please say hello and stop for a chat.

Date of Patrol:  13/11/2024

Location of Patrol:  Leamington Spa town centre

How does hotspot policing work?

The impact of hotspot policing interventions has a 'diffusion' effect where the presence of police has a positive impact on areas beyond the controlled hotspot zones.

This demonstrates that crime prevention initiatives bring positive benefits even after police have left the area.

There is evidence that crimes may be deterred up to three days after a police patrol in a hotspot zone.

We also find that if an offender sees the ‘cost’ outweigh the benefits of the criminal act i.e. offenders recognise that there is increased likelihood their crime will be detected, and they could be arrested through hotspot policing, crime also reduces.

See below link:

 https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/campaigns/campaigns/2024/op-resolve/what-is-hotspot-policing/