Priority Update

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

*SEPTEMBER UPDATE*

WE DID:

-During this priority we have visited over 100 stores. At each location we have conducted high visibility patrols, spoken with management about trends and crime prevention and offered tailored support. 

-Over this priority we have secured 4 criminal behaviour orders to tackle those offenders that cause the most harm to our retails community 

-Our PCSO's have continued engagement events in shopping centres and key retailers, look at our events section for mor information. 

-During this priority we have had 52 successful charges for shoplifting and a further 10 out of court disposals. 

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.

*SEPTEMBER UPDATE*

WE DID:

-We have now seized over 400 illegal overpowered/modified electric bikes & scooters from our City Centre.

-During September we continued to deploy with our colleges from immigration to tackle offenders on these illegal vehicles.

-We have been supporting other policing areas to have this operation deployed in areas that our community has highlighted to us. 

-We will continue into October and the Autumn months to tackle this issue and strive to keep the City Centre a safe space. 

-Remember 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. 

*SEPTEMBER UPDATE*

WE DID:

-During this priority we have worked with and supported 25 fast food retailers to collaboratively tackle ASB at their stores. This has resulted in us identifying 57 perpetrators and starting them all on the incremental approach. We have been working with local schools, youth services and other support agencies to initiate lasting change.

-In addition to this we have supported retailers in issuing 20 banning notices to perpetrators.

-Although this priority is ending we will continue this work to tackle ASB in the City Centre.