Drug Dealing

The Neighbourhood Policing Team remains committed to addressing the ongoing concerns around drug dealing and drug use in our area. This issue affects not only those directly involved but also the wider community, impacting safety, wellbeing, and quality of life. Over the past year, we have taken significant steps to combat this problem. One of the key measures has been increasing patrols in identified hotspot areas. These targeted patrols have helped us disrupt criminal activity, gather intelligence, and provide reassurance to residents. We’ve also worked closely with partner agencies and community organisations to ensure a coordinated approach, because tackling this issue requires more than enforcement—it needs prevention and support. As we move into the Spring, this work will continue. Our officers will maintain a visible presence in problem areas, and we will keep listening to your concerns. Community intelligence is vital, so if you see suspicious activity or have information that could help, please report it to us. Every piece of information, no matter how small, can make a difference. Together, we can make our neighbourhood safer and stronger. Thank you for your ongoing support.

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• 13 October 2026
  

  Neighbourhood Policing Update

  Drug dealing and drug use remain an ongoing issue in the area, and tackling this continues to be a priority for your neighbourhood policing team.

  Throughout the summer months, we have focused patrols on local parks and open spaces where concerns were most frequently reported. While this activity has helped address issues in these locations, we recognise that as the weather becomes colder and wetter, those involved in anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity are likely to move to different areas.

  We are adapting our patrol plans accordingly and will continue to carry out proactive patrols and targeted activity as we move into the winter months. We will also continue to work with local residents, businesses and partner agencies to identify problem locations and take appropriate action where possible.

  If you witness drug-related activity, anti-social behaviour, or have concerns about your area, please contact us and let us know. Information from the community plays a vital role in helping us identify emerging issues and direct resources where they are needed most.

  Thank you for your continued support and for helping us keep our neighbourhoods safe.

• 11 October 2026
  

  With the warmer weather and longer evenings, we have seen an increase in drug-related activity in and around the Trinity area. In response, patrols have been intensified, supported by additional resources, including mounted units, to provide a stronger and more visible presence.

  This behaviour is having a significant impact on our parks and green spaces, discouraging residents and families from using areas that should be safe and welcoming for the community.

  We continue to support our ongoing Love Stapleton Road initiative, which brings together partner agencies, residents, and local businesses to address these issues collaboratively. The next meeting will take place on 9 July at 18:30 at the Easton Christian Centre, and we encourage all interested community members to attend.

  If you witness any suspicious or concerning activity, please report it via 101 or through the online reporting system. Your information is vital in helping us keep the area safe.

• 6 August 2026
  

  Drug dealing and using in the St Judes and Trinity areas, with the warmer weather St Matthias Park and George Jones Park have become an issue with an increase in anti social behaviour.  We have increased patrols to the area and are using anti social behaviour legislation to help tackle the issues.

  Please call 101 or 999 if you experience or witness any issues.