Anti-Social Behaviour

Officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) are currently conducting high-visibility patrols in areas where anti-social behaviour (ASB) has been reported. These locations include the Lake Grounds, High Street, and Wyndham Way. The purpose of these patrols is not only to deter individuals from engaging in ASB but also to identify those who may benefit from further interventions, including support from partner agencies.

In addition, on 16 June 2025, the North Somerset Neighbourhood Directorate welcomed a significant addition to our policing team. Eight police constables and one sergeant have joined the newly established Neighbourhood Tasking Team. This expansion represents a substantial boost to our NPT capacity. These officers will be undertaking additional high-visibility patrols and addressing the issues that matter most to our communities.

As part of the new initiative, Keeping Town Centres Safe this Summer, the team will focus on reducing street crime, shop theft, and anti-social behaviour in the town centres of Weston and Portishead.

Actions

• 13 August 2025
  

  The Portishead and Clevedon Neighbourhood Policing Team, in
  collaboration with the Neighbourhood Tasking Team, has been
  conducting high-visibility patrols in areas identified through
  community reports as hotspots for anti-social behaviour (ASB). These locations include the Lake Grounds, High Street, Wyndham Way, and the vicinity of the abandoned Petersfield Care Home.

  The primary aim of these patrols is twofold: to deter individuals from engaging in ASB and to identify those responsible. As a result of this proactive approach, several individuals have already been identified and will be receiving follow-up visits from our officers. With the support of our dedicated ASB team, appropriate interventions will be implemented. Where criminal offences have been identified, investigations are underway.

  Many of those involved are young people. We therefore urge
  parents and guardians to take an active interest in where their
  children are spending time and what they are doing in the
  community. Behaviours such as shouting, swearing, and obstructing others from going about their daily lives have a direct and negative impact on the wider community.

  We have also seen a rise in reports of ASB involving vehicles, particularly around the Lake Grounds. In response, we are increasing patrols in these areas to engage with drivers and prevent further incidents.

  We, along with partners at Portishead Town Council, strongly encourage residents to continue reporting any concerns or incidents. Your information helps us ensure that our patrols are targeted, timely, and effective.