We want to share the latest updates on our Belgrave Neighbourhood Policing priorities. Our team has reviewed recent reports and identified key areas where we are focusing our efforts to keep our community safe.
PRIORITY NE09 – Crime: Chain Snatches
We are seeing a seasonal rise in chain‑snatch offences in the area. Here’s what we’re doing:
Our Actions:
High‑Visibility Patrols: Increased foot and vehicle patrols in hotspot locations such as parks, high streets, places of worship, and known snatch‑theft routes, especially during peak times (late afternoon, evenings, weekends).
Plain‑Clothed Patrols: Targeted plain‑clothed deployments in high‑risk areas to detect offenders using bikes or e‑scooters for snatch‑and‑escape offences.
Hotspot & Trend Analysis: Reviewing previous years’ patterns to identify repeat locations, methods, peak times, and any linked nominals involved in robbery/theft‑from‑person.
Intelligence Development: Monitoring reports of suspicious scooter/e‑bike activity, gathering community intelligence, and liaising with CID to identify and disrupt offenders.
Targeted Engagement: Speaking with local temples, churches, community centres, and elderly community groups to deliver prevention advice, including:
Keep jewellery covered in public
Walk in groups after events
Report suspicious behaviour immediately
Community Reassurance & Communications: Providing updates through community meetings, faith centres, and social media to increase awareness and confidence.
PRIORITY NE09 – Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Focus Areas:
Road Safety
Street Drinking
General ASB
We have seen an increase in reports of ASB in these areas. Here’s what we’re doing:
Our Actions:
Road Safety: Planning and delivering multi‑agency traffic operations with partner agencies to educate the public on road safety and the impact of road traffic collisions.
High‑Visibility Patrols: Regular foot and vehicle patrols in hotspot areas to deter street drinking and general ASB.
Engagement & Education: Speaking with individuals and groups, explaining local by‑laws and how ASB affects the wider community.
Enforcement of Legislation: Using powers under the Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to issue:
Community Protection Notices (CPNs)
Dispersal orders
Other proportionate enforcement interventions
Partnership Working: Working with the council, community safety teams, housing providers, and outreach services to tackle underlying issues such as addiction or homelessness.
Intelligence Gathering: Recording incidents, identifying repeat locations or offenders, and sharing information between agencies for targeted interventions.
Community Reassurance: Updating residents and businesses on the actions taken to reduce ASB and increase public confidence.
Hotspot Locations:
Cossington Park
Charles Bennion Walk
Munnings Close
Redpath Close
Baseball Walk
Harrington Street
Martin Street
PRIORITY NE10 – Crime: Burglary Residential
We have seen an increase in burglary offences and theft‑of/ from motor vehicle in the area. Here’s what we’re doing:
Our Actions:
High‑Visibility Patrols: Increased foot and vehicle patrols in hotspot areas such as residential streets, car parks, and repeat‑location roads to deter offenders and reassure the community.
Targeted Engagement: Speaking with residents and vehicle owners, offering practical crime‑prevention advice including securing homes, removing valuables from vehicles, and using steering locks or additional security.
Intelligence Gathering: Recording patterns, times, and methods of recent offences. Identifying repeat locations and sharing intelligence with CID and crime analysts to help identify suspects and trends.
Use of Powers Under ASB and Crime Legislation: Issuing Dispersal Orders under the Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 where groups are gathering around vehicles or properties. Considering Community Protection Notices (CPNs) for persistent individuals linked to vehicle‑related ASB or burglary‑associated behaviour.
Partnership Working: Working with local councils, CCTV operators, housing providers, and neighbourhood watch groups to improve surveillance and environmental security.
Community Reassurance & Communications: Sharing updates via social media, community meetings, and leaflets to raise awareness, promote prevention, and encourage reporting of suspicious behaviour.
Proactive Checks: Stop/search where grounds exist, checking suspicious vehicles, and monitoring known offenders to prevent further offending.
PRIORITY NE10 – Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)
Focus Areas:
General ASB
Street Drinking
Drug Dealing
We have seen an increase in reports related to ASB, street drinking, and drug activity in the area. Here’s what we’re doing:
Our Actions:
High‑Visibility Patrols: Regular foot and vehicle patrols in hotspot areas to deter ASB, street drinking, and drug‑related activity.
Engagement & Education: Speaking with individuals and groups to explain local by‑laws, alcohol restrictions, and the community impact of anti‑social behaviour.
Enforcement of Legislation: Using powers under the Anti‑Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Partnership Working: Working with local councils, community safety teams, and outreach services to address underlying issues such as addiction, homelessness, or vulnerability.
Intelligence Gathering: Recording incidents, identifying repeat locations or nominals, and sharing information between agencies to enable targeted interventions.
Drug‑Related Activity (Including Cuckooing): Officers remain alert to drug dealing and cuckooing activity. Intelligence is being actively gathered in known problem areas to support future warrant applications. Close communication is maintained with the Neighbourhood Priority Team to ensure a joint approach to tackling drug‑related issues.
Community Reassurance: Providing updates to residents and businesses to demonstrate action taken, reduce fear of crime, and build public confidence.
