Update on London Colney, St Stephen and St Albans East neighbourhood priorities

Update on London Colney, St Stephen and St Albans East neighbourhood priorities

Two of the London Colney, St Stephen and St Albans East priorities have remained the same as more work needs to be done to tackle these local issues. The third priority of ASB at Oaklands College has been removed as the number of reports has significantly reduced:

You said: Anti-social behaviour and drug use in The Camp, including Aldwick Court, Cunningham playing fields and Cell Barnes Lane

We are doing:

Increased proactive high-visibility and plain clothed patrols.

Since February, we have arrested 13 people and carried out nine stop searches.

Known shoplifters that have been targeting the Co-op have also been reported to court and one prolific shoplifter received a 16-week prison sentence.

A man – wanted for four months - was arrested on 6 May by officers on routine patrol in Foxcroft on suspicion of vehicle interference.

Working with the Co-op to reduce shoplifting – which is part of a national issue.

You said: Vehicle related anti-social behaviour at Starbucks and the A414 North Orbital Road.

This is a long-term neighbourhood priority involving vehicle related anti-social driving, illegal car meets and excessive noise along the A405 in Chiswell Green.

We have been working on this complex long-term neighbourhood priority with Starbucks, Herts Highways, Herts County Council, local councillors, local residents, Burston Garden Centre and the PCCs office for many years.

Acoustic monitoring technology was installed last year, which measures vehicles emitting noise above the legal threshold, funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner. St Albans Neighbourhood officers have been the driving force behind the new technology being installed.

Since the cameras have been in place, the number of reports of anti-social driving has reduced.

You previously said: Rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour/ASB outside Oaklands College

The anti-social behaviour reported included littering, smoking, and committing public order offences outside the college during break times and after lessons, affecting passers-by and nearby residents.

We did:

Regular high-visibility and covert patrols at random times of the day.

Dedicated officer for the college - PCSO Lou Traxon.

Closer working with the college (words of advice and pupils have been expelled) and the Speckled Hen and local shops.

Working with colleagues from Neighbourhood Policing Teams in Bedfordshire.

Since this partnership intervention, we have seen a significant reduction in reports of ASB in the area.

You will see your dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the following issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement:

Whilst there will be a focus on the local priorities, officers will continue to respond to daily business as usual, as well as forcewide priorities and any emerging issues which require more immediate action.

Alongside the NPT, London Colney, St Stephen and St Albans East is also policed by officers who respond to emergency calls, a team of detectives who investigate crimes such as burglary, robbery and assault, and specialist units who work to tackle issues such as acquisitive crime and domestic abuse. In addition, they can call on officers from central teams which work countywide.

You can keep up to date with work around the priorities by following us on social media and via the ‘Your Area’ section of the Herts police website.

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