Milton Keynes City Centre and Campbell Park

ASB and Street Drinking, Silbury Boulevard, North 9th and 10th Street

Action taken:
Following complaints from residents, we have identified an increase in reports and gatherings linked to street-related ASB and street drinking at the junction of Silbury Boulevard with North 9th and 10th Street.
The Neighbourhood Policing Team are conducting regular high-visibility patrols in the area to prevent and detect crime. Officers are gathering intelligence on individuals involved and are using Stop and Search powers where appropriate.
A number of PSPO tickets, Community Protection Warnings, and Notices have been issued. CCTV coverage has been increased, and we are working closely with Milton Keynes Council to target harden the area.
Thames Valley Police and Milton Keynes Council are also engaging with licensed premises in the vicinity to improve controls around the sale of alcohol and to prevent sales to individuals who are causing, or are likely to cause, anti-social behaviour.

Rough Sleeping and ASB, Sainsbury’s Car Park

Following a number of complaints from members of the public, and an increase in calls for service, concerns were identified in relation to rough sleepers using the Sainsbury’s car park.
Reports included individuals bedding down within the car park and incidents of defecation in the area, causing concern for public health, safety, and amenity.
Officers attended the location with the car park owner and representatives from Sainsbury’s to carry out environmental audit and situational target hardening. As a result, the bottom floor of the car park will now be closed during night-time hours to prevent further issues.
Police have engaged directly with the regular rough sleepers at the location and have referred them to Milton Keynes Council for housing and support services. Individuals were moved on and provided with alternative locations where they can bed down safely and access appropriate support.
The area continues to be monitored, with regular patrols conducted by both the police and BID wardens to deter further issues and provide reassurance to the public.

Anti-Social Behaviour, Milton Keynes Central Railway Station

Thames Valley Police has identified an increase in anti-social behaviour in and around the Milton Keynes Central Railway Station area, including concerns relating to rough sleeping, shoplifting and low-level assaults.

In response, officers have increased high-visibility patrols in the area and are working closely with landowners and partner agencies to address the issues and improve community safety.

A range of preventative measures have been implemented, including environmental improvements and target hardening. CCTV coverage has been enhanced with the installation of an additional camera to support the identification of offenders and deter anti-social behaviour.

A partnership action day was recently held involving Thames Valley Police, Milton Keynes City Council, MyMiltonKeynes BID, ARC, Neighbourhood Watch and SaferMK. The day focused on engagement, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, identifying offenders and providing reassurance to local businesses, residents and visitors.

Officers have also worked closely with local retail premises, encouraging businesses to sign up to DISC, a retail crime information-sharing platform which allows retailers and partners to share intelligence, identify repeat offenders and strengthen the collective response to retail crime and anti-social behaviour.

The area remains a priority for local policing teams, and regular patrols and partnership activity will continue to tackle offending and improve the safety of those who live, work and travel through the station area.