Shop theft – Regent Street/Kings Chase Shopping Centre

Shop theft patrols- Regent Street/Kings Chase Shopping Centre supporting retail workers and existing security, and taking action against offenders.

Actions

• 3 October 2025
  

  Ongoing high visibility patrols with additional police resources and engagement with local security and business owners.
  Recent pro active interventions with problem group on Regent Street, with e-scooters and e-bikes seized. ASB interventions applied.
  Closure order obtained by Neighbourhood Policing Team, on property involved in criminality and drug dealing, near to Regent Street.

• 27 August 2025
  

  Earlier this month, we conducted a high-visibility operation targeting shoplifters. We were able to engage with multiple stores and deter several shoplifters.

• 20 August 2025
  

  Prolific shop theft offender in the Kingswood area has been arrested and charged with 18 offences. Suspect has been given a court date in July where a Criminal Behaviour Order will be applied for by the Police, in order to protect businesses in the local area.

• 20 August 2025
  

  Increased and ongoing high visibility patrols with additional police resources and engagement with local security and business owners.

• 20 August 2025
  

  Additional summer patrols continuing in Kingswood Shopping Centre and Regent Street to support local shops, security and promote public engagement.