Priority Update

Please find the priority updates for the City Centre Beat.

Priority 1

To reduce and prevent theft from stores and support local businesses with retail crime

 YOU SAID: 

-Retail crime is a problem within the shopping areas of the City Centre and you would like to see action to tackle this

*JULY UPDATE*

WE DID:

-We have conducted numerous Safer business action days. On these days we have conducted dedicated high visibility patrols in key retail areas, in person visits to stores offering advice, joint patrols with security and signposting for support.

-A prolific shoplifter has been arrested and charged with 4 offences and recalled to prison.

-We have continued to seek criminal behaviour orders against those who cause the most harm to our retail community and have another hearing scheduled for September. 

-PCSO Tim has carried on his great work identifying suspects for shop theft, detaining multiple caught in the act and returning hundreds pounds worth of property to stores. 

-The team have been supporting John Lewis and their security team to help deter shop theft and ASB. We have had some good results in reducing these issues. 

Priority 2

To reduce the use of Illegal E-Scooters and overpowered/modified E-Bikes in City Centres spaces

YOU SAID: 

-Illegal E-Scooters and overpowered/modified E-Bikes are a concern for you in busy built up areas.

*JULY UPDATE*

WE DID:

-Operation Pedalfast continues to tackle illegal overpowered/modified electric bikes & scooters in the City Centre.

-We have now seized 295 illegal overpowered/modified electric bikes & scooters.

-We have many more deployments planned and it's been great to see the positive responses from the public with the work we have conducted so far. 

-It is against the law to drive/ride and E-Scooter outside of private land. If you are seen driving/riding in the City Centre your vehicle will be seized without warning.

-An E-Bike must follow electrically assisted pedal cycle regulations, if it does not comply it will be seized without warning. 

-Learn more at www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

Priority 3

To reduce anti-social behaviour and misuse of spaces within City Centre fast food outlets 

 YOU SAID: 

-Anti-social behaviour is being caused withing fast food outlets in the City Centre and you would like to see more of the local Police in these areas. 

*JULY UPDATE*

WE DID:

-We have continued supporting local fast food establishments with regular patrols and tackling ASB in their stores.

-We have identified a cohort of over 30 individuals responsible for ASB. They have all been started on the incremental approach including verbal warnings, written warnings and acceptable behaviour contracts. 

-From the cohort we have identified 3 who we will be requesting criminal behaviour orders against to tackle their offending and ASB. 

-PC Dean who has been leading on this piece of work has had regular meetings with youth justice to ensure the relevant support is in place and we are taking appropriate action to address the concerns raised to us.