Public Toilets Anti social behaviour

There has been an increase in anti-social behaviour in and around public toilets in the Glastonbury area. Reports from residents, businesses, and police patrols indicate the following:

• Drug use and dealing: Public toilets and nearby areas are being used for the consumption and distribution of illegal substances.
• Prostitution: reports suggest solicitation is occurring in public spaces, including toilets.
• Public disorder: Loitering, verbal abuse, and vandalism have been observed, particularly around St John’s Churchyard.
• Graffiti and vandalism: Toilets are being defaced with graffiti, contributing to a sense of neglect and disorder.

 Enforcement Measures

• Hotspot Patrols: Local NPT officers are maintaining visible and frequent patrols in known problem areas to deter criminal activity.
• Dispersal Orders: NPT will continue to use these to remove individuals causing disruption for up to 48 hours.
• Stop and Search: Where legally justified, use of stop and search powers to disrupt drug activity, and articles to cause criminal damage.
• Community Protection Notices (CPNs): Issue to individuals repeatedly involved in anti-social behaviour.
• Targeted Arrests: Focus on known offenders involved in drug dealing or exploitation.