ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour)

Location:
Sturminster Newton- Stour Castle.

Issue:
Drug related ASB by those residing and visiting specific address and surrounding area, causing distress to local other local residents and the wider town.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Collaborate with the Community Safety partnership and local housing providers to look at a wide range of options and interventions,
- Engage with the local community to reassure and develop intelligence,
- Take robust action where offences are committed.

Issued 01 July 2026

July Update:
Whilst good proactive work has taken place, we recognise that this problem is not resolved. ASB continues to be an priority for the team as me move into the next 3 months of priorities, therefore this priority has been reissued and work will continue to tackle ASB in the area over the upcoming summer months.

June Update:

- Multi-agency approach is taking place,
- Proactive patrols are also taking place,
- Persons have been removed from a property to protect the resident.

Actioned 30 September 2026

Drug Related ASB.

Location:
Rivers Mead- Sturminster Newton

Issue:
There has been an increase in reported ASB linked to drugs in the vicinity affecting the lives of other residents.

Planned action to tackle this issue:
- Work with legislation to seek prosecutions.
- Work collaboratively with the Local authority and housing providers- using civil interventions.
- Engage with local residents.
- Develop intelligence.

Issued 01 July 2026

This is a new priority. An Update will be provided in August.

Actioned 30 September 2026