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

• 4 December 2025
  

  In the run up to Christmas, patrols will continue in and around Kingswood and Regent street shopping areas.  We will look to reassure the public and shop workers, while disrupting crime and ASB.

• 6 November 2025
  

  Following our previous actions, we’ve seen a decrease in reports of anti-social behaviour in the Regent Street area. We’re continuing to conduct high-visibility patrols in the area to continue efforts to deter any anti-social behaviour.

   

  A prolific shoplifter, Curtis TUCKER, was sentenced to 22 months in prison, and issued a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). This will prevent him from entering Kings Chase Shopping Centre, and any store he is banned from.

• 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.