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Regular patrols continue in The Curve, St Ethelbert’s and Yew Tree Road Park following the displacement of street drinkers from the town centre. Officers will maintain a visible presence, engage with individuals causing ASB, utilise enforcement powers where necessary and work with partner agencies to support long-term resolution of the issue.
Issued 01 October 2026
* High-visibility patrols continue to take place in identified ASB hotspots to deter anti-social behaviour and reassure the public.
* Officers continue to disrupt street drinking through engagement, enforcement activity and the seizure of alcohol where appropriate.
* Since 22 August, 73 cans and bottles of alcohol have been seized, with further action being taken to reduce alcohol-related ASB.
* Partnership working remains key to supporting vulnerable individuals and addressing repeat offending.
* Appropriate enforcement powers continue to be used, with evidence being gathered to support further interventions where necessary.
Actioned 01 October 2026
Reduce theft from motor vehicles in the Town Centre and Chalvey by promoting vehicle security, gathering intelligence and targeting offending.
Issued 01 October 2026
* Officers continue to conduct proactive patrols in identified hotspot areas to deter crime and anti-social behaviour.
* Engagement with residents, businesses and partner agencies remains a key part of developing intelligence and identifying emerging concerns.
*Crime prevention advice, including promotion of the Clear Car campaign, continues to be delivered to reduce opportunities for offending.
* Known offenders remain subject to monitoring, with stop and search powers used where lawful and proportionate to disrupt criminality.
*Community members are encouraged to submit CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage to support investigations and help identify offenders.
Actioned 01 October 2026
Throughout the summer, Neighbourhood Policing Teams conducted patrols around areas of open water, particularly the Jubilee River, during periods of extreme heat, promoting water safety awareness.
Issued 01 October 2026
Water safety patrols were carried out along the Jubilee River throughout the summer. With cooler autumn temperatures and reduced usage of open water locations, this priority is now concluded. Thank you for your continued vigilance and support.
Actioned 01 October 2026
Respond to community concerns in Chalvey Road East and West, Alexandra Road, Turton Way, the High Street and Spackman's Way through targeted patrols and partnership interventions.
Issued 01 October 2026
* Targeted patrols continue to focus on identified hotspot locations to deter anti-social behaviour and reassure the community.
* Officers continue to tackle street drinking and ASB through engagement, enforcement and problem-solving activity.
* Community concerns relating to littering, noise nuisance and suspicious vehicles remain a focus for neighbourhood policing.
* Intelligence gathering continues to support the identification of repeat offenders and emerging issues.
* Partnership working remains key to addressing ongoing concerns and developing longer-term solutions.
* Two targeted days of action are planned for October to further tackle ASB and provide reassurance to residents.
Actioned 01 October 2026
Reduce violence and sexual offences through visible policing, prevention activity and community engagement.
Issued 01 October 2026
* Officers continue to conduct high-visibility patrols in key locations to deter crime and reassure the public.
* Personal safety advice and crime prevention messaging remain a key focus of neighbourhood policing activity.
* Residents are encouraged to report crime and suspicious behaviour promptly to support policing activity and intelligence gathering.
* Victims of crime continue to receive support and signposting to relevant services.
* Intelligence gathering and partnership working remain central to identifying and tackling those responsible for offending.
Actioned 01 October 2026