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Anti-Social Behaviour in the High Street, Midsomer Norton.

Priority closed

  • This priority is now closed as a result of the actions below.
  • If you have any questions or issues concerning this priority, you can contact the Neighbourhood Policing team using the contact form on the Neighbourhood Policing page.

The Neighbourhood Team have noted an increase in anti-social behaviour in the High Street in Midsomer Norton. After a period of very little reports of this type of incident, reports have recently increased and the team have been dealing with a number of issues. Priority will now be given to ASB in the High Street with patrols and engagement with young people at the location.

Actions

  • 21 January 2024

    This priority has been closed (please reference the previous update).

    We ask that our community keep us up to date by reporting any incidents to the police via 101 or the police website. As always, call 999 if an immediate response is required.

  • 26 November 2023

    Reports regarding ASB in High Street, Midsomer Norton have decreased significantly. As such, this priority will be closed pending any increase in calls. The High Street in Midsomer Norton is well patrolled on a regular basis and the team are in regular communication with businesses and residents in the area, so any change in the situation will be quickly noted and reviewed.

    We ask that our community keep us up to date by reporting any incidents to the police via 101 or the police website. As always, call 999 if an immediate response is required.

  • 15 October 2023

    This priority is linked to another priority regarding ASB at the skate park. As reported on that priority, there has been a decrease in reports of anti-social behaviour since the last update.

    The Midsomer Norton Team will continue to monitor the High Street as we are patrolling the area on a regular basis as the centre of our beat.

    We ask that members of the public keep us informed of any incidents by speaking to us whilst on our patrols, visiting us at our Neighbourhood Policing Surgeries (see events section of the website) or via the website or 101 non-emergency number.

  • 3 September 2023

    This priority is linked to another priority regarding ASB at the skate park. Both locations have seen an increase in reports over recent days, likely from the same suspects. This priority is significantly affecting residents and businesses and as such makes this a top priority for the Neighbourhood Team. We will continue to regularly patrol the named locations and act positively to any reports. We ask that members of the public keep us informed of any incidents by speaking to us whilst on our patrols, visiting us at our Neighbourhood Policing Surgeries (see events section of the website) or via the website or 101 non-emergency number.

  • 3 August 2023

    Although some main offenders have been identified and appropriate actions taken, this priority will remain for the Neighbourhood Team. There is still a level of, albeit reduced, reports of ASB in Midsomer Norton High Street and so the team will remain focused on this as a priority. Patrols will continue and following up of any reports to continue to positively identify any suspects of such behaviour.

  • 23 June 2023

    Since the last update the Neighbourhood Team has been doing a lot of work around this issue. There are several groups causing anti-social issues across the area and this has been having a big effect on the local community. The team have identified several individuals within these groups and action has been taken against these. Several offences have been appropriately dealt with by the team. The actions taken and identities being noted has had a positive effect on the volume of incidents reported. However, this priority issue is still present and as such the Neighbourhood Team will continue to focus on this priority. Members of the public are encouraged to report any ASB activity to police to aid us in dealing with the issues.

  • 9 March 2023

    Evening patrols have been continued in the High Street, Midsomer Norton as ASB from groups has increased.

    Patrols were directed to during daylight hours as well during the recent school holidays, however there were very little incidents in this time.

    Recent reports have brought our attention to ASB and criminal damage at the top of the High Street and directed at some of the businesses there. Interaction with these businesses and more directed patrols at the problem times have been, and will continue to be, completed. Any offences will be dealt with as appropriate.

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