Youth related anti-social behaviour

Location:
Slades Farm / Redhill park

Issue:
Youths acting anti-socially within high footfall areas which are frequented by people who simply want to go about their daily business.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
• Neighbourhood officers will regularly patrol the area and deal with offenders robustly
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team will work closely with the local authority’s anti-social behaviour team regarding enforcement action.

Issued 01 October 2026

November Update:
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team have conducted regular foot patrols at identified hotspot areas to provide a visible policing presence, deter criminal and anti-social behaviour and offer reassurance to members of the public.
• Two positive stop searches conducted on youths, resulting in the seizure of cannabis and the disruption of suspected drug-related activity.

October Update:
• Day of action tackling ebikes and scooters conducted around SLADES FARM PARK, illegal ebike seized, section 59 issued
• Intervention visits conducted on known problem youth nominals involved in causing crime and disorder locally in order to educate and deter offending
• CPW issued in partnership to problem ASB nominal
• Full closure order on problem ASB address achieved

September Update:
- Intervention visits conducted on known problem youth nominals involved in causing crime and disorder locally in order to educate and deter offending
- High visibility foot patrols undertaken within the Slades Farm and Redhill area
- NPT continue to liaise with partner agencies to tackle repeat offenders of ASB, and utilise civil orders whenever possible

August Update:
- Intervention visits conducted to known individuals involved in causing crime and disorder locally in order to educate and deter offending
- High visibility foot patrols undertaken within the Slades Farm and Redhill area
- NPT continue to liaise with partner agencies to tackle repeat offenders of ASB, and utilise civil orders whenever possible

July Update:
This continues to remain an NPT priority into out next 3 months.
- New hot spot patrols created for SLADES FARM PARK.
- Knife crime intervention visits conducted on known problem youth nominals involved in causing crime and disorder locally in order to educate and deter offending.

June Update:
- Knife crime intervention visits conducted on known youths involved in causing crime and disorder locally in order to educate and deter offending.

May Update:
- We have been conducting regular foot patrols of the area. This proactive approach has resulted in multiple stop searches of youths within Slades Farm. We will continue to provide a visible presence into the Summer period.

April Update:
- NPT completed High-visibility foot patrols within the SLADES FARM and REDHILL area
- NPT have stop searched individuals linked to ASB.
- NPT have seized 2 large knives / offensive weapons
- NPT executed a positive warrant at an address linked to localised drug dealing and ASB, resulting in a positive disposal.

March Update:
- NPT have worked closely with partner agencies to tackle repeat and known offenders, utilising civil orders such as ASBI’s and warning notices.
- NPT have conducted multiple visits to vulnerable persons who are known to conduct anti-social behaviour/criminality in the area

February update:
- NPT have worked closely with partner agencies to tackle repeat and known offenders, utilising civil orders such as ASBI’s and warning notices.

Actioned 01 January 2027

Illegal bike related anti-social behaviour

Location:
West Howe and Kinson.

Issue:
The use of illegal bikes / scooters which is not only dangerous, but causes alarm to the local communities.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team will proactively and robustly deal with offenders.
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team will dedicate days of action at hotspot areas, to identify offenders.
• Patrols will provide a visible policing presence, offering reassurance to residents and deterring further offending.
• Community intelligence and reports from residents will be used to identify emerging hotspots and individuals involved, helping to direct patrols.

Issued 01 October 2026

November Update:
• Surron bike seized from a 15-year-old male due to offences and concerns relating to its illegal use, helping to improve road safety and reduce community nuisance.
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team have seized multiple e-scooters. One of these stop checks also resulted in the prosecution of someone who was in possession of cannabis.

October Update:
• A day of action targeting the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters was conducted across West Howe, resulting in the seizure of an illegal e-bike and the issuing of a Section 59 warning.
• Closure orders have been secured against problem addresses, working closely with partner agencies to tackle repeat offending and individuals causing ongoing harm within the community.
• Proactive welfare checks have been conducted, one of which resulted in the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs and cash.

September Update:
• Seizure of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters
• Continued high visibility patrols of areas where illegal bikes are being utilised, and offenders dealt with robustly, alongside unmarked patrols
• Large quantity of drugs seized from a property within West Howe
• Community concerns listened to within Bearwood, an effective multi-agency approach was taken to ensure everyone's safety

August Update:
• Seizure of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters continues
• Continued high visibility patrols of areas where illegal bikes are being utilised, and offenders dealt with robustly

July Update:
This continues to remain an NPT priority into out next 3 months.
• Closure orders on problem addresses have been achieved by working closely with partner agencies to tackle repeat and known offenders
• Seizure of e bikes continues and offenders brought before the criminal justice system

June Update:
• NPT have gained closure orders on problem addresses by working closely with partner agencies to tackle repeat and known offenders.

May Update:
• The Neighbourhood Policing Team have continued to patrol the areas where illegal bike related anti-social behaviour occurs. As we move into the Summer we will be completing days of action to deal robustly with offenders.

April Update:
• NPT completed High-visibility foot patrols within the WEST HOWE and KINSON area following localised gang related incidents
• NPT have worked with BCP Council ASB team to address ASB being committed by the most prolific offenders
• NPT have held a Community Contact Point to provide reassurance to the local community
• NPT have assisted partners in obtaining a closure order for a nuisance premises.

March Update:
• Day of action completed involving the use of high visibility policing and plain clothes tactics to disrupt and deter ASB offenders.
• Home visits conducted on known youths involved in causing crime and disorder locally.
• NPT have arrested and charged a prolific shoplifter in the area.
• NPT have assisting in identifying a vulnerable female who was at risk and taking proactive action against the offender, to include their arrest.

February update:
• Day of action completed involving the use of high visibility policing and plain clothes tactics to disrupt and deter ASB offenders.
• Home visits conducted on known youths involved in causing crime and disorder locally.

Actioned 01 January 2027