Riverside Beat Priority Update - Castle Gardens

Good afternoon all,

Finally, our priority focusing on Castle Gardens and any associated anti-social behaviour / criminality: 

Castle Gardens has been a focus for the beat team this month following reports of anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity in the area. In response, officers have increased patrols and used the location as a venue for a number of community engagement events, helping to provide a visible and reassuring presence while addressing local concerns.

Our PCSOs have also been holding bike registration events within the park. These sessions not only help improve cycle security by registering bikes on a national database but also provide an excellent opportunity for officers to speak with local residents, visitors and cyclists. The events have proved effective in strengthening community relationships while acting as a deterrent to offending through increased police visibility.

The team has continued to work closely with Leicester City Council and De Montfort University staff, who regularly patrol the area, to ensure a joined-up approach to keeping Castle Gardens safe. In addition, we have a team which has maintained a presence in and around the location, recognising Castle Gardens as an area requiring enhanced attention and proactive policing.

During patrols, officers have carried out a number of stop searches, resulting in arrests for suspected possession with intent to supply drugs offences. Castle Gardens also formed part of our recent Operation Pedalfast activity due to its close proximity to the university campus. The operation, which targets the unlawful use of e-bikes and e-scooters often linked to criminality, has provided further opportunities for proactive engagement and enforcement, helping to disrupt offending and improve safety within the area.

As always, if you have any issues or concerns, please get in touch. Likewise if you have an event you'd like us to attend, give us a shout. 

Enjoy the rest of your day. 

Many thanks

Sgt 1509 Wilson